Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
Enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with these Stuffed Zucchini boats. Tender zucchini filled with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, rice, and cheese, baked to perfection. A wholesome dish that’s easy to make and perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Boats:
- 4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked rice or breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini Boats: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Scoop out zucchini insides, leaving a 1/4 inch rim. Chop scooped flesh.
- Cook Filling: Sauté onion, garlic in olive oil. Add meat and zucchini flesh. Cook until browned.
- Combine Ingredients: Add tomatoes, rice/breadcrumbs, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until combined.
- Stuff Zucchini: Fill zucchini boats with mixture.
- Add Cheese: Top with Parmesan and mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and cheese melts.
- Serve: Cool slightly, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with plant-based crumbles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Stuffed Zucchini, Zucchini Boats, Ground Meat, Baked Dish
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