Description
Discover the delightful world of stuffed zucchini, a wholesome dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. These savory zucchini boats are filled with a flavorful mix of ground beef, fresh vegetables, and gooey cheese, all topped with zesty marinara sauce. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers endless customization options, making it perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- ½ cup chopped white onion
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Halve the zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the seeds, then sprinkle salt inside and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, and garlic; sauté for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and chopped basil; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Pat dry the zucchini boats and brush with olive oil. Fill each with the beef mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes; top with parmesan and mozzarella cheese, then bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg