Description
Zucchini Boats are a delightful and nutritious dish that transforms fresh zucchini into flavorful vessels filled with savory ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining, these boats combine ground meat, fresh tomatoes, and melted cheese for a satisfying meal that your family will love. Each bite is packed with flavor and texture, making them a versatile option you can easily customize to suit different tastes and dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh to create boats.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat with diced onions for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in diced tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Fill each zucchini half generously with the meat mixture, top with shredded cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg