Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Hearty yet light Stuffed Zucchini Boats filled with savory ground meat and aromatic herbs, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian (when using lentils/quinoa)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Zucchini
- 1 lb Ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Cheese (mozzarella or parmesan)
- 2 tsp Italian herbs (basil, oregano)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the zucchinis by cutting them in half lengthwise and scooping out the centers.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and softened.
- Cook the ground meat in the skillet until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Mix in the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs; let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Fill each zucchini half with the meat mixture.
- Top the stuffed zucchini with cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the zucchini is fork-tender and cheese is bubbling.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground meat with cooked lentils or quinoa for a vegetarian option. Make sure to choose firm zucchinis for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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