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Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe (Italian Flare)
These stuffed zucchini boats are filled with savory ground beef, topped with a heap of mozzarella cheese, and baked until bubbly.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 546 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 small zucchini
- 1 lb beef
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tsp Salt, adjust to taste
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozarella
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!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
546kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
765mg
(32%)
Potassium
1105mg
(32%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1057IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
368mg
(37%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546
% 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.