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Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 345 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.