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Quick & Cheesy BBQ Pulled Pork Zucchini Boats

Using canned pork and fresh zucchini, these boats are topped with cheese and baked until delightful.
Servings 4
Calories 444 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium zucchini halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 pound cooked pulled pork
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce your favorite
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup corn roasted preferred
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Scoop out zucchini centers; reserve the scooped flesh.
  • Arrange zucchini halves cut-side up on a sheet pan; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake until just beginning to soften, about 20 minutes; remove from oven.
  • Heat oil in a skillet; cook onion with reserved zucchini until onion is translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant; add wine and reduce until mostly evaporated.
  • In a bowl, mix pulled pork with BBQ sauce; add to skillet and combine.
  • Stir in black beans, tomatoes, and corn; cook until heated through, 4?5 minutes.
  • Spoon pork mixture into zucchini; top with cheddar and Monterey Jack.
  • Bake until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Keyword Easy Weeknight Dinner, Pork, Zucchini