Description
A comforting and cheesy dish filled with savory ground beef and fresh zucchini, perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise, scooping out the center to create little boats.
- Cook the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce until well combined.
- Fill each zucchini half with the savory beef mixture, then place them on a baking sheet.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Customize with different cheeses or add veggies to the beef mixture for extra flavors and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg