With 22 grams of protein per serving our “Beef Zucchini Boats” are the perfect protein main dish to fill you up and add to your evening meal. Here is one of our new recipes for our next cookbook coming soon.
Beef Zucchini Boats
6 servings
15 minute prep; 40 minute cook
Ingredients required:
- 6 small-medium zucchini
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 lb. (450g) ground beef (or use a mix of ground beef & pork)
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- ½ tsp. garlic powder (or use 2 cloves minced garlic)
- ½ tsp. salt or more to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 14 oz. (400g) can tomato sauce
- 5.3 oz. (150g) shredded cheese (e.g. mozzarella, cheddar, gouda)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise, scoop out flesh with a small spoon and set aside. Place the zucchini halves on a baking sheet skin side down.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened, then add the ground beef and cook until well browned. Stir in tomato paste, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Now add the tomato sauce and scooped out zucchini flesh (chop up for a more even filling) and simmer gently, covered, on low heat for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, stir well and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
- Spoon the filling into the prepared zucchini halves and sprinkle the cheese over the top. Place the baking sheet into the hot oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
Nutritional information: per serving - 376 calories, 27 fat, 11 carbohydrates, 22 protein, 3 fiber
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