Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Enjoy a delicious and healthy twist on comfort food with these Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat is browned.
- Add the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning, and stir well.
- Fill the zucchini halves with the beef mixture.
- If desired, top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchinis are tender.
Notes
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add other spices according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats, comfort food, healthy dinner