NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 medium zucchini

5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 cup tomato sauce

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0 oz cheddar cheese

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

• 2

  Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and use a small spoon to carefully scoop out the center flesh, creating a hollow boat with walls about 1/4-inch thick.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the finely diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, and cook until the meat is browned and no longer pink.

• 5

  Stir in the tomato sauce, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, allowing the mixture to simmer for 3 minutes so the flavors can fully develop.

• 6

  Arrange the zucchini boats on the prepared baking sheet and fill each hollowed center generously with the savory beef mixture.

• 7

  Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of each boat.

• 8

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the zucchini is fork-tender and the cheese has melted into a golden, bubbly crust.