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Ground Beef Zucchini Boats

Savory Ground Beef Zucchini Boats

Delicious Ground Beef Zucchini Boats are a healthy and satisfying dish that's easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Nonstick Spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Halve the zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place cut-side up in the baking dish.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned for about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Stir half of the cheese into the beef mixture, then fill each zucchini half generously with this mixture.
  5. Top with the remaining cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender but not mushy.
  6. Serve hot, optionally drizzling with olive oil or garnishing with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18g

Notes

You can swap the ground beef for turkey or plant-based protein for a lighter option. Feel free to add more vegetables or different spices to customize this dish to your liking.

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