Description
These Amazing Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a quick and delicious dinner option that will save your evening. Filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, tomatoes, and cheese, these zucchini boats are a satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Zucchini: Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a ‘boat’.
- Cook Filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground meat, onion, and garlic until browned. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill Zucchini: Fill each zucchini boat with the meat mixture.
- Bake: Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then bake in the oven until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- For a vegetarian option, replace the ground meat with cooked quinoa or lentils.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg