Zucchini Boats Stuffed with Rice and Sausage
Impress your guests with our Zucchini Boats Stuffed with Rice and Sausage. Made with Success® Basmati Rice, Italian sausage and tomato, they’re bursting with Italian flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Basmati Rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 Italian sausage, casing removed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 4 zucchini (each about 10 inches long)
Instructions
Bring the flavors of Italy to your next barbecue or gathering with these perfect-for-sharing grilled Zucchini Boats Stuffed with Rice and Sausage.
Step 1
Prepare basmati rice according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Cook sausage and garlic for 8 to 10 minutes, or until sausage is browned and cooked through. Stir in diced tomatoes and lemon juice and simmer for 5 minutes. Add rice, 1/3 cup Parmesan, chives, parsley, salt, pepper and chili flakes to skillet. Stir to mix well.
Step 3
Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Using melon baller or spoon, scoop out zucchini flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch border all around. Reserve flesh for another use or discard.
Step 4
Preheat grill to medium; grease grate well. Grill zucchini, cut side down, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until well marked. Stuff each zucchini half with 1/4 cup rice filling.
Step 5
Return zucchini to grill; cover and grill for 12 to 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and filling is heated through. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
Recipe Tips
For an elegant presentation, place the zucchini boats on a platter. Sprinkle them with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
