Ground Beef Zucchini Boats
Delicious and nutritious zucchini boats filled with ground beef and topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce to the beef mixture, stirring well.
- Spoon the beef mixture into the hollowed-out zucchinis.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Place the zucchini boats in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
These zucchini boats are best served straight out of the oven. Pair them with a fresh salad or some crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: zucchini boats, ground beef, healthy recipe, Italian cuisine, easy dinner
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