Stuffed Zucchini Boats

🛒 Ingredients

• Zucchini 250 g · 43 kcal
• Ground Beef (lean) 150 g · 375 kcal
• Onion 50 g · 20 kcal
• Garlic 5 g · 7 kcal
• Tomato Paste 15 g · 12 kcal
• Olive Oil 8 g · 68 kcal
• Parmesan Cheese, grated 30 g · 129 kcal
• Fresh Parsley 2 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Halve zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/2-inch border; finely chop the scooped pulp.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
4. Stir in the chopped zucchini pulp and tomato paste. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the zucchini pulp softens, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Place the hollowed zucchini halves in a baking dish. Fill each half generously with the meat mixture.
6. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the stuffed zucchini boats. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and cheese is golden and bubbly.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot.