Description
A heartwarming and customizable dish that combines zucchini and melted cheese for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey (optional)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out their insides to create your boats.
- Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toss in your garlic and onion, and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground meat (if using) along with diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in a baking dish for 25-30 minutes until zucchinis are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Customize with your favorite ingredients and don’t skip the cheese for maximum flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg