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These Tuna Melts Zucchini Boats are the healthier and lighter version of the classic tuna melt recipe. They are a delicious low carb recipe thatโ€™s perfect for a light lunch or brunch.

AuthorHalf Planet Preserve
RatingDifficultyBeginner
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Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins
Ingredients
 1 Large zucchini
 kosher salts & pepper, to taste
 5 oz canned tuna
 1 celery stalk
 ½ small red onion, diced
 ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
 2 tbsp chopped dill
 1 tsp Dijon mustard
 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
 ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
 corn
 chopped tomatoes
 red chili peppers
 green onions
Instructions
1

Preheat your oven to 350F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2

Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then scoop out the insides and save for another use.

3

Place the zucchini into the prepared baking tray, and spray with cooking oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then place into the middle rack of the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until just tender.

4

In a mixing bowl, add tuna, celery, red onion, yogurt, dill, mustard, lemon juice, and jalapeรฑo. Mix until combined, then taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

5

Stuff the zucchini with the tuna mixture then sprinkle with cheddar.

6

Continue to bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Enjoy!

Recipe from Healthy Fitness Meals.

Ingredients

Ingredients
 1 Large zucchini
 kosher salts & pepper, to taste
 5 oz canned tuna
 1 celery stalk
 ½ small red onion, diced
 ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
 2 tbsp chopped dill
 1 tsp Dijon mustard
 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
 ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
 corn
 chopped tomatoes
 red chili peppers
 green onions

Directions

Instructions
1

Preheat your oven to 350F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2

Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then scoop out the insides and save for another use.

3

Place the zucchini into the prepared baking tray, and spray with cooking oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then place into the middle rack of the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until just tender.

4

In a mixing bowl, add tuna, celery, red onion, yogurt, dill, mustard, lemon juice, and jalapeรฑo. Mix until combined, then taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

5

Stuff the zucchini with the tuna mixture then sprinkle with cheddar.

6

Continue to bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Enjoy!

๐ŸŸ HEALTHY, LOW CARB TUNA MELT ZUCCHINI BOATS