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Ground Beef Zucchini Boats

Healthy baked zucchini boats stuffed with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and melted cheese for a delicious low-carb dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Boats
  • 4 zucchini halved lengthwise
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers to form boats.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook diced onion until soft.
  4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  6. Stir in chopped zucchini flesh, tomato sauce, and seasonings.
  7. Fill zucchini boats with the beef mixture.
  8. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake 20–25 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.

Notes

Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach to the filling for extra vegetables.