Stuffed Zucchini Boats

by | Jun 20, 2019

CommonGround volunteer Elizabeth Kavan shares her recipe for  Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Pure Nebraska viewers.

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium zucchini
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375F. Slice zucchini in half, and carve them out with a spoon, dispose of the zucchini seeds (middle),. Line zucchini boats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with oil.
  • Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Cook onion for 2-3 minutes or until it begins to golden. Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds. Add meat and cook until it's no longer pink, 3-5 minutes. Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and salt + pepper. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  • Spoon mixture into zucchini boats and top each with a drizzle of cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheesy is fully melted and bubbly
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