Wash the zucchini and place them in a pot of cold water without removing the ends. Bring to a boil and cook until tender about 10 to 15 minutes or longer depending on size
While the zucchini cooks heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté garlic first then add onions green pepper thyme and oregano. When the vegetables begin to soften add the ground meat or your choice of protein season with salt and pepper and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease and set aside to cool slightly
Once the zucchini are tender remove from water and let cool until easy to handle. Slice them lengthwise and scoop out the center leaving some flesh intact to create boats
In a bowl combine the ground meat mixture with the chopped roasted red peppers and the scooped out zucchini then mix in the beaten egg
Fill each zucchini boat with the mixture and top with a slice of cheese
Place the stuffed zucchini boats in a 375°F oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until heated through and the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown
Serve hot
If using tuna or fish consider adding a little mayonnaise or garlic mayonnaise and substitute the raw egg with a hardboiled chopped egg