Description
These 30-Min Ground Beef Zucchini Boats are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy a low-carb meal packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis – Halved lengthwise and scooped out to create “boats.”
- 1 pound ground beef – Lean ground beef works best
- but any variety will do.
- 1 small onion – Diced for added flavor.
- 2 cloves garlic – Minced for a rich
- aromatic taste.
- 1 cup tomato sauce – A flavorful base for the filling.
- 1 cup shredded cheese – Mozzarella
- cheddar
- or parmesan work well.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil – For sautéing the beef and onions.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning – A blend of herbs for extra flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika – Adds a subtle smokiness.
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Spoon the beef mixture into the hollowed-out zucchinis, packing it in well.
- Top each loaded zucchini with shredded cheese.
- Place the zucchini boats in a baking dish and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or spices for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed zucchini halves
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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