Fun and festive, these zucchini boats deliver an eye candy quality that help make veggies more enticing to eat. Theyre also the perfect side dish to dress up ho-hum grilled chicken or fish. I originally had a similar recipe for zucchini boats on page 198 of our Fitter, Firmer, Faster book. For that recipe I used feta cheese, but in this one I use goat cheese instead. I swapped cheeses because goat cheese is easier to digest than feta cheese. Even though a surprising 25% of the American population is lactose intolerant, most lactose intolerant people can still digest goat cheese without any problems. I made the switch to goat cheese so more people could enjoy the recipe, but I think I actually like the taste of the goat cheese even better than the feta cheese. So that swap worked out well! I also added sundried tomatoes and an extra special pine-nut crumb topping. The pine nuts not only add a fabulous richness but I recently learned pine nuts contain pinolenic acid, a special type of fatty acid that triggers the release of an appetite-suppressing hormone called CCK. So, even though pine nuts contain a lot of fat, its a good kind of fat that is actually very helpful if you are trying to control your appetite and lose weight. Pine nuts are also exceptionally nutrient-dense and rich in protein. And, they make a fabulous substitute for those junky breadcrumbs made with refined flour! Anyway, the end result is a super simple, extra healthy, visually impressive and very tasty dish you are sure to love. Download the full recipe at www.hotandhealthyliving.com

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