Description
These Stuffed Zucchini Boats are the perfect easy dinner! Loaded with seasoned ground meat, marinara, and melty cheese for a low-carb comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or sausage
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup cooked rice or quinoa (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Halve zucchinis and scoop out centers. Place in greased baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in marinara, seasoning, rice/quinoa (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill zucchini boats with the mixture. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley or basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Use round zucchinis for a unique presentation.
- Swap rice with cauliflower rice for low-carb option.
- Make vegetarian by replacing meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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