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Beef and Cheese Zucchini Boats

Beef and Cheese Zucchini Boats

Jennie Duncan
This simple recipe for Beef and Cheese Zucchini Boats is the perfect dinner idea! Simple to make and taste amazing, I'm sure you are going to love it.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 196 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Zucchini
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • ½ cup Onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Minced garlic
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional: Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the insides. Place them in a bowl and set aside. Lay halved zucchinis slices in your prepared casserole dish.
  • Prepare a skillet with non-stick cooking spray. On medium/low heat cook onions for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic then ground beef. Cook and crumble beef until fully cooked.
  • Add the zucchini insides that you scooped out along with the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Spoon beef mixture into halved zucchinis and top evenly with shredded cheese. Bake for 15-20. Serve and enjoy!Optional: Top with fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Notes

Customize this recipe: Try changing up your ground beef for ground turkey or even ground chicken instead. You can even change up the cheese and try mozzarella or pepper jack instead. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 17gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 703mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 579IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Beef and Cheese Zucchini Boats
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