Baked Zucchini Boats

Have some fun with dinner this summer with this delicious recipe where pieces of zucchini are filled with a savory beef mixture and topped off with cheese.

90 minutes Prep: 45 minutes Cook: 45 minutes

298 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

4	each	zucchini	medium
1	cup	rice	long grain, cooked
1	each	onion	yellow, chopped
1	each	garlic	clove, chopped
1	each	egg	beaten
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil	olive
1/2	pound	beef	lean, ground
1/2	cup	bread	crumbs
2	cups	spaghetti sauce
3	tablespoons	dill weed	fresh, chopped
2	tablespoons	parsley leaves	fresh, chopped
2	tablespoons	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	grated

Directions

Split zucchini lengthwise, scoop out seeds. Saute ground beef, onion, garlic, dill, and parsley in olive oil. Remove from heat. Add cooked rice, beaten egg, 1/4 c bread crumbs and mix well. Fill zucchini with mixture and place in a baking dish. Cover with spaghetti sauce, sprinkle cheese and remaining bread crumbs on top.

Cover and bake at 350 for approximately 45 minutes, until zucchini is tender but firm.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 239g

Amount per Serving

Calories 298 38% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.0g	20%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	17%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 49mg	16%
Sodium 78mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 34.0g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 10.0g
Protein 13.0g	26%

Vitamin A	15%		Vitamin C	44%
Calcium	8%		Iron	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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