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Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Delicious zucchini boats filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and cheese, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini
  • 4 medium Zucchini halved lengthwise and scooped out
Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or turkey
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Method
 

Prepare Zucchini
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create boats.
Cook Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
  2. Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Stuff Zucchini
  1. Fill each zucchini boat with the meat mixture and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake
  1. Place the stuffed zucchini in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or spices.

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