Ground Beef Zucchini Boats
Enjoy these healthy and flavorful zucchini boats filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 medium zucchini (washed and sliced lengthwise)
- 1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice zucchini lengthwise, scoop out centers, and reserve pulp.
- Place zucchini boats in a baking dish, brush with olive oil, season, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Cook onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, add ground beef, and brown. Stir in seasonings, zucchini pulp, and marinara; simmer 5–7 mins.
- Fill zucchini boats with beef mixture, top with cheese, and bake for 15–20 mins until tender and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a lower sodium version, reduce salt and use low-sodium marinara.