Description
Easy and fun stuffed zucchini boats perfect for getting kids to eat their veggies. A great way to use summer zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and trim the ends of the zucchini. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell to create a boat shape. Chop the removed zucchini flesh finely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cooked 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the chopped zucchini flesh, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the zucchini is slightly tender.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Place the hollowed-out zucchini boats on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the meat mixture evenly into each zucchini boat.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the filling of each boat.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- For picky eaters, you can finely mince the onion and zucchini flesh so they are less noticeable in the filling.
- You can make the meat filling ahead of time and assemble the boats just before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg