{"id":243,"date":"2026-03-03T19:54:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=243"},"modified":"2026-03-03T19:54:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:54:48","slug":"cheesy-spinach-mushroom-stuffed-zucchini-boats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=243","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Spinach &#038; Mushroom Stuffed Zucchini Boats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5987.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5987.jpeg 736w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5987-240x300.jpeg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These baked zucchini boats are filled with a savory mixture of saut\u00e9ed mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and melted cheese. Light, flavorful, and easy to make, they\u2019re perfect as a healthy dinner, side dish, or low-carb meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Servings: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prep Time: 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cook Time: 25\u201330 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3\u20134 medium zucchini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup sliced mushrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup fresh spinach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup shredded mozzarella (or Parmesan or feta)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd small onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinch nutmeg (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1&#xfe0f;&#x20e3; Prepare the Zucchini<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wash the zucchini and trim the ends. Slice each one in half lengthwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a spoon, gently scoop out the center to create \u201cboats.\u201d Lightly season with salt and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2&#xfe0f;&#x20e3; Make the Filling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add onion and garlic; saut\u00e9 until softened and fragrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stir in mushrooms and cook until tender and any liquid evaporates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add spinach and cook until wilted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove from heat and mix in half of the cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3&#xfe0f;&#x20e3; Stuff the Zucchini<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the zucchini halves in a baking dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fill each one generously with the mushroom and spinach mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Optional: add a splash of cream to the bottom of the baking dish for extra creaminess.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4&#xfe0f;&#x20e3; Bake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bake for 25\u201330 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5&#xfe0f;&#x20e3; Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve warm as a main dish or alongside grilled chicken or pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips &amp; Variations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714; Add cooked ground chicken or beef for a protein boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714; Use feta for a Mediterranean twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714; Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2714; Great for meal prep and reheats well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These baked zucchini boats are filled with a savory mixture of saut\u00e9ed mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and melted cheese. Light, flavorful, and easy to make, they\u2019re perfect as a healthy dinner, side dish, or low-carb meal. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25\u201330 minutes Ingredients Instructions 1&#xfe0f;&#x20e3; Prepare the Zucchini Wash the zucchini and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-meals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=243"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":245,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/243\/revisions\/245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}