Recipe: Zucchini Boats with Beef

Ingredients

• 6-8 medium fresh zucchini
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Slice zucchini in half, carve them out with a spoon.
2. Chop the zucchini “meat” and set aside; line zucchini boats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Cook onion for 2-3 minutes or until it begins to turn golden. Add meat and cook until no longer pink and cooked through (3-5 minutes). Add the marinara sauce, zucchini pulp, Italian seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
4. Spoon mixture into zucchini boats and top each with shredded cheddar cheese, bake for 30-40 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
5. Serve and enjoy!

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