Stuffed Zucchini Boats
User Reviews
4.9
16 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
609 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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Quick and easy, healthy dinner! Zucchini boats filled with an Italian meat mixture and topped with shredded cheese.
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Ingredients
- 4 zucchini medium
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed, mild
- ½ c onion finely diced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning dried
- 1 ½ c. marinara sauce
- ¾ c. mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 Tbsp parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with edges with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
- Trim off the ends of the zucchini then cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop the flesh out of the zucchini with a spoon. Place zucchini halves on a baking sheet and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan of medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up meat with a spatula.
- Add the onion and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until the onion is translucent and soft. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Pour marinara sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the zucchini shells and top with shredded cheese.
- Place zucchini in a preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Short on time? You can make the filling ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator. When it’s time for dinner just prep the zucchini, stuff them, and bake!
- Love to Meal Prep? This is a great make-ahead meal. Prepare the boats as instructed and then let them cool. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Warm them up in the microwave for an easy lunch or dinner!
- Variations: Swap the sausage for ground beef, pork, or turkey and increase the Italian seasoning to one teaspoon. You could also use shredded cooked chicken – just mix it with the sauce, add the seasonings, and then stuff the zucchini.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
609kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
1589mg
(66%)
Potassium
1170mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1165IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
300mg
(30%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 609 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 609kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1589mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 1170mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1165IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
16 reviews
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