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Baked Cheesy Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Baked Cheesy Stuffed Zucchini Boats You’ll Crave Tonight

These Baked Cheesy Stuffed Zucchini Boats are an easy, delicious meal that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Boats
  • 2 medium Zucchini Hollowed out
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 cup Chopped Zucchini Flesh
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Canned crushed tomatoes work well
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a ¼-inch border.
  3. Chop the reserved zucchini flesh and set aside.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté onion and garlic for about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  6. Stir in chopped zucchini flesh, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  7. Spoon the filling into the hollowed zucchini halves and arrange on the baking sheet.
  8. Top each zucchini with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the zucchinis are tender and cheese is golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Salt the zucchini before filling to reduce moisture. Feel free to customize the filling with different proteins or veggies.

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