Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe (Italian Flare)
These stuffed zucchini boats are filled with savory ground beef, topped with a heap of mozzarella cheese, and baked until bubbly.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 546kcal
Ingredients
- 4 small zucchini
- 1 lb beef
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tsp salt, adjust to taste
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the center with a spoon to make a little boat. Set aside.
- Place the ground beef into a frying pan over medium heat. Brown the ground beef until fully cooked, making sure to break apart any large chunks.
- Add in the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion, and garlic. Stir until fully incorporated and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup of marinara sauce and remove from heat.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the meat mixture. Line the boats up in a deep baking dish.
- Top them with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle the tops with a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 765mg | Potassium: 1105mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1057IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 368mg | Iron: 4mg