Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Tuna
An affordable, appetizing dish rich in protein and vitamins! This quick recipe for baked zucchini boats with canned tuna makes a delicious hot appetizer that will pleasantly surprise everyone with its flavor and aroma.
Updated : 05 November, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
4
Young courgettes
0.5
Onions
1
Garlic
100 grams
Canned tuna
1
Chicken eggs
50 grams
Bread
2 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
to taste
Ground pepper mix
to taste
Basil
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients and spices needed for this flavorful and tender baked dish.
Step 2
Slice four young zucchinis into portions. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the zucchini pieces in two batches, and blanch them for 3-4 minutes. Then transfer them to a large plate.
Step 3
Carefully scoop out the centers from all the blanched zucchini pieces to form “boats.”
Step 4
Heat 1-2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add ½ chopped onion, stir occasionally, and fry until golden.
Step 5
Finely dice the zucchini pulp removed earlier.
Step 6
Add the chopped zucchini centers to the pan with the onion. Stir occasionally and fry over high heat.
Step 7
In a deep bowl, crack 1 egg, add a pinch of salt, and whisk well.
Step 8
Add 100 g (about 3.5 oz) of canned tuna to the bowl with the beaten egg.
Step 9
Add 50 g (about 1.75 oz) of small pieces of whole-grain yeast-free bread, a pinch of basil, and mix everything together thoroughly.
Step 10
Press 1 clove of garlic through a garlic press into the pan with the zucchini. Add salt, and a mix of black and red pepper, stir, and fry for another 2 minutes. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 11
Transfer the sautéed zucchini mixture into the bowl with the tuna and mix well until evenly combined.
Step 12
Fill the zucchini boats with the prepared stuffing and place them on a baking sheet greased with 1-2 tbsp of vegetable oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C).
Step 13
Bake the stuffed zucchini for 5-7 minutes, then remove from the oven and serve warm on individual plates.
Step 14
Cook together, cook simply, and enjoy delicious homemade dishes from simple ingredients! Bon appétit!