Description
Savory zucchini boats filled with a delicious mix of ground meat, aromatic onions, and melted cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Zucchini
- 500 g Ground Meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Teaspoon Italian Herbs
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 100 g Grated Cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or parmesan)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
- Slice the zucchinis lengthwise and gently scoop out the flesh with a spoon.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground meat with the diced onion and minced garlic for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the scooped zucchini flesh and Italian herbs, seasoning with salt and pepper and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Fill each zucchini half generously with the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top.
- Place the prepared zucchini in a baking dish, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
Notes
Experiment with different cheese types for varied flavor. You can prepare the filling ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg