Stuffed Zucchini Boats

4 small zucchini

Recipe and photo by Sara Newberry

1 pound ground pork

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon minced thyme 

1 egg

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping 

1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes

Salt and pepper to taste

Tomato sauce, for serving

Heat oven to 400°. Line a baking dish or sheet pan with foil. Use a spoon to scrape centers out of zucchini. Add to mixing bowl. Place corn zucchini on prepared pan and drizzle with oil then seasoned with salt and pepper. Add remaining ingredients to mixing bowl. Use hands to mix until thoroughly combine. 

Stuff ground pork mixture into cavities and zucchini. Bake until pork is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Top with additional Parmesan and serve hot with tomato sauce.