Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe (Italian Flare)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
546 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe (Italian Flare)
Description
Stuffed Zucchini Boats combine fresh zucchini hollowed and filled with a savory ground beef mixture seasoned with Italian herbs, garlic, and onion. Once assembled, the boats are topped with marinara and shredded mozzarella cheese before baking in the oven at 400°F. The heat softens the zucchini while melding the flavors of the meat sauce and melting the cheese into a rich topping. The result is a satisfying, vegetable-forward meal with a luscious cheesy crust and the robust taste of tomato and Italian seasoning. This dish can be served immediately from the oven for a filling lunch or dinner option that highlights zucchini as a base for a meaty, comforting filling.
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini small
- 1 lb beef
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 onion chopped, medium
- 2 garlic pressed, cloves
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper ground
- 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the center with a spoon to make a little boat. Set aside.
- Place the ground beef into a frying pan over medium heat. Brown the ground beef until fully cooked, making sure to break apart any large chunks.
- Add in the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion, and garlic. Stir until fully incorporated and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup of marinara sauce and remove from heat.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the meat mixture. Line the boats up in a deep baking dish.
- Top them with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle the tops with a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 546kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 765mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1105mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1057IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 368mg | 37% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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