Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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5.0
612 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
345 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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These stuffed zucchini boats are filled with a hearty sausage mixture, then topped with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection. An easy low carb meal option that the whole family will enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage casings removed
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- cooking spray
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rectangular baking with with cooking spray.
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then trim off the stem ends. Use a spoon to carefully scoop the flesh out of the zucchinis.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper over the zucchini shells. Arrange the zucchini in the baking dish.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula.
- Add the onion and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until onion is softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Season the sausage and vegetable mixture with salt and pepper.
- Pour the marinara sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer; cook for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the zucchini shells, then top with the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
619mg
(26%)
Potassium
1249mg
(36%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1065IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
47.6mg
(53%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 619mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1249mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1065IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 47.6mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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