Description
These Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delicious and satisfying low-carb meal that’s perfect for a healthy dinner. Tender zucchini filled with a savory beef mixture, topped with gooey melted cheese, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Boats:
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Filling:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or rice (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the zucchini: Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise, scoop out the centers to create boats, season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and arrange in a baking dish.
- Cook the filling: Brown the ground beef, add onion, garlic, marinara sauce, quinoa/rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill the zucchini: Spoon the beef mixture into each zucchini boat.
- Add cheese: Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes, uncover, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, omit the quinoa or rice.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as an alternative to beef.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 zucchini halves
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
