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Ground Beef Zucchini Boats

Savory Ground Beef Zucchini Boats for a Guilt-Free Feast

Delight in these Ground Beef Zucchini Boats, a healthy and satisfying dish perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned.
  4. Add tomato sauce and spices to the beef, stir well, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Fill the hollowed zucchinis with the beef mixture and top with cheese.
  6. Place in the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until the cheese is golden.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and feel free to add additional vegetables to the filling.

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