Zucchini boats with chicken mince and tomatoes
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Zucchini boats with chicken mince are an excellent summer dish, perfect for lunch or dinner. They turn out tender and juicy. Preparation is simple and relatively quick. Just make a mince from chicken fillet and vegetables. Serve the finished dish immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the zucchinis; young ones with thin skin do not need to be peeled. Use a teaspoon to remove the seeds, leaving a 6-7 mm rim on each side of the zucchini. Place the zucchinis in a saucepan, pour in water and add a little salt. Bring to a boil and cook the zucchinis for 3-4 minutes. Then remove them from the saucepan and let cool.
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Step 2
Prepare the filling for the boats. Wash the chicken fillet and pass it through a meat grinder.
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Step 3
Peel and wash the onion and carrot, finely chop them, and place in a frying pan with sunflower oil. Finely chop the zucchini flesh you removed from the zucchini and add it to the pan with the onion and carrot—only 100–150 grams, not all of it. Simmer these vegetables over medium heat, stirring, for 10–12 minutes.
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Step 4
After cooling, add to the chicken mince.
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Step 5
Season the zucchini filling to taste with salt, add pepper if desired, and mix well.
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Step 6
Fill the zucchinis with the prepared stuffing.
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Step 7
Slice the tomatoes and place them on the minced meat.
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Step 8
Bake the zucchini boats in the oven at 180 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until cooked through.
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Step 9
Grate any hard cheese and sprinkle it over the boats. Return the dish to the oven for five minutes to melt the cheese.
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Step 10
Zucchini boats with minced meat and tomatoes are ready.