Description
Cozy Zucchini Boats filled with savory ground beef, cheese, and spices for a delightful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats, setting the insides aside for later.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, then drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Fill the hollowed zucchini boats with the beef mixture, packing it in generously.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead option available for the filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg