Description
These Amazing Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a quick and delicious dinner option that will impress your family and guests. The zucchini is filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef or turkey, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and cheese, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Cheese:
- 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
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the zucchini: Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a hollow center.
- Cook the filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef or turkey with onions and garlic until browned. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Stuff the zucchini: Fill the hollowed zucchini with the meat mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Add cheese: Top the zucchini boats with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding other vegetables or spices to suit your taste.
- For a vegetarian option, you can use plant-based meat substitutes or a mixture of beans and vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: quick dinner, stuffed zucchini, easy recipe, family dinner, ground beef