Zucchini Boats on the Grill

 

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini

• 1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces

• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced

• 6 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

• ¼ cup bacon bits

• ¼ cup minced onion

• ¼ cup chopped tomato

• 3 tablespoons diced green chile peppers

• 1 tablespoon minced black olives

• 1 pinch dried basil

• seasoned salt to taste

• ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Prepare the grill for indirect medium heat.

2. Place zucchini in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp to about 1/4 inch from the skin. Chop pulp into small pieces.

3. Mix zucchini pulp, bread pieces, jalapeño, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion, tomato, chile peppers, and olives in a large bowl until combined. Season with basil, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well.

4. Stuff zucchini halves with pulp mixture. Wrap each zucchini boat with aluminum foil.

5. Place wrapped zucchini boats on the prepared grill over indirect heat and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.