Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

• 6-8 medium zucchini (or 12 small)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F. Slice zucchini in half, and carve them out with a spoon. Chop the zucchini 'meat' and set it aside. Line zucchini boats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with oil.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Cook onion for 2-3 minutes or until it begins to golden. Ad the garlic and cook for a few seconds. Add meat and cook until it's no longer pink, 3-5 minutes. Add the marinara sauce, zucchini pulp, italian seasoning and salt + pepper. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.

3. 3

   Spoon mixture into zucchini boats and top each with a drizzle of cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheesy is fully melted and bubbly.