Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef, Tomatoes & Mozzarella

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1 Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

2 Wash and halve zucchini lengthwise. Scrape out and discard the soft flesh from the middle of each half.

Step 3

3 Place zucchini halves in a baking dish cut side up. Rub with a little olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper. Place in the oven and bake while you prepare the filling, 15-20 minutes.

Step 4

4 Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat.

Step 5

5 Wash and small dice tomato. Peel and mince onion and garlic.

Step 6

6 Coat bottom of pan with oil. Add onion, garlic Stirring frequently, cook until vegetables are softened, 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

7 Add beef and, breaking apart with a spoon, cook until browned and crumbly, 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

8 Add diced tomato, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

9 Coarsely grate ½ cup of mozzarella.

Step 10

10 Remove dish from oven. Fill zucchini halves with beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Place back in the oven and bake until cheese melts, 4-5 minutes.

Step 11

12 To serve, place zucchini boats on a plateparsley. Enjoy!