Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
A fun, healthy meal for your family!
Ingredients for Single Meal
- 4 - large zucchini
- 1 - lb(s) ground beef
- 1 - red bell pepper(s)
- 1 - Tbsp minced onion
- 1 - tsp garlic powder
- 1 - cup(s) marinara sauce
- - Salt and pepper
- 1 - cup(s) Parmesan cheese
- Garnish: - fresh basil**
- Side: - salad**
- 1 - 9x13 disposable foil tray(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Bring large pot of water to boiling. Slice the zucchini in half, lengthwise. Once boiling, place the zucchini flesh-side down into the boiling water and boil for 2 minutes. Remove and repeat until all zucchini halves are boiled. Place on paper towel to drain and pat dry. Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out the flesh of the zucchini and place into baking dish.
- Seed and chop the red bell pepper.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped red bell pepper, minced onion and garlic powder. Once browned, drain and then stir in the marinara sauce. Let simmer for a few minutes.
- Spoon the beef sauce into the zucchinis and top with Parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Prepare the salad.
- Serve Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats with basil garnish and side salad.
Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions
- Seed and chop 2 red bell peppers.
- Brown 2 lbs. ground beef with the chopped red bell peppers, 2 Tbsp minced onion and 2 tsp garlic powder. Drain and then stir in 2 cups marinara sauce.
To each disposable tray, add the following ingredients:
- Boiled and dried zucchini
- Half of the beef-marinara sauce, divided evenly into each of the zucchini
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, sprinkled on top
Cover with foil or lid, add label and freeze.
Freeze & Thaw Instructions
Put tray in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm shallow dish of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the oven and baking as directed.
Special notes
Omit the cheese for Paleo meal.
Dairy-Free Modifications
Omit the Parmesan cheese for dairy-free meal.
Gluten-Free Modifications
Recipe is gluten-free when served with gluten-free sides.
Printable Label Recipe Title
Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Printable Label Instructions
Thaw completely and bake at 350 F for 20 minutes.
Serve with side salad.
