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Italian Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats

40 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: cheese$14.50410 cal · 32g protein

Ingredients

  • ground beef1 lb
  • zucchini4 count
  • marinara sauce1½ cups
  • shredded mozzarella1 cup
  • grated Parmesan¼ cup
  • yellow onion½ count
  • garlic2 cloves
  • Italian seasoning1 tsp
  • salt and pepper1 pinch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 400°F. Halve zucchini lengthwise, scoop out the centers with a spoon, and chop the scooped flesh.

  2. 2

    Brown beef with diced onion 7 minutes, drain, then add garlic, chopped zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and cook 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup marinara.

  3. 3

    Spread remaining marinara in a baking dish, set zucchini boats on top, and fill with the beef mixture.

  4. 4

    Top with mozzarella and Parmesan and bake 18-20 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is golden.

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