For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or crumbled plant-based meat. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture for a little heat. Fresh herbs like basil or oregano would be a great addition to the filling.
Easy Stuffed Zucchini
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME55 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS355
Imagine tender zucchini boats brimming with a savory, Italian-inspired filling, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a bubbly blanket of mozzarella. This Easy Stuffed Zucchini recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting and satisfying meal.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate31 g
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Cholesterol63 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein25 g
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Saturated Fat9 g
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Sodium1112 mg
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Sugar13 g
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Fat20 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
02 Step
Recipe View 7 mins In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir the ground beef until browned and crumbly. (5-7 minutes). Drain off any excess grease, then transfer the beef to a large mixing bowl.
03 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Slice the zucchini lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Chop the scooped-out zucchini and add it to the beef in the mixing bowl.
04 Step
Recipe View 0 mins To the beef and zucchini mixture, add the spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, black olives, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly to combine. Lightly stuff each zucchini half with the prepared filling. Place the stuffed zucchini halves in a baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
05 Step
Recipe View 45 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, turn on the broiler, and adjust oven rack to 6 inches below broiler.
06 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Remove the foil and sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over each zucchini half. Broil until the cheese is melted, browned, and bubbly (about 5 minutes).
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Pearl Kassulke
Jun 15, 2025This was a hit with my family! I added some Italian seasoning to the beef mixture, and it was delicious!
Bernice Windler
Oct 11, 2024I loved how easy this was to make. Perfect for a weeknight dinner. I will be making it again for sure!
Delores Keeling
Oct 4, 2023I used turkey instead of beef, and it was still great! Next time, I'll try adding some diced tomatoes to the filling.