Italian Stuffed Zucchini {Made our FAVORITE zucc boats tonight…tis’ the season…
Italian Stuffed Zucchini
{Made our FAVORITE zucc boats tonight…tis’ the season!}
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15 minutes prep
15 minutes bake time
Makes 6 boats.
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{Preheat oven to 375 degrees}
Ingredients:
■3 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, most of flesh scooped out. Sometimes I brush zucchini very lightly with extra virgin olive oil, & sprinkle lightly with sea salt, pepper, & garlic powder…your choice.
■1 lb lean ground meat of choice, browned, & drained well (season with sea salt and pepper, and cooked with 1 small diced yellow onion, & 3 diced small stalks of celery.)
Turkey, OR Grass Fed Beef/Bison are all great!
■1 green bell pepper, diced very tiny
■4-6 mushrooms diced small
■1-24 oz glass jar of all-natural Marinara sauce. (look for lowest sugar content, & minimal ingredients)
Glass jars are best for store bought tomato sauce.
■1/2 tsp garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
■1/2 Tbsp dried or freeze dried Italian herb blend.
Fresh Parsley, or Italian Parsley as garnish.
All-natural Parm, or mozzarella cheese is optional.
Combine all ingredients (besides zucchini) in a large saute pan after beef is cooked, and drained. Heat ingredients through, while combining gently, just a few minutes.
Scoop mixture into zucchini halves.
Place filled zucchini boats on a flat sheet pan.
Bake in your preheated 375 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until hot throughout. If topping with cheese; do so during the last 4 minutes of cook time.
These are also excellent on the grill!
❤-Rachel
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