Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups (350 ml) passata (tomato sauce)
• 1/2 cup (60 g) low-fat mozzarella, shredded
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the zucchini and cut them in half...: Wash the zucchini and cut them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out the flesh, leaving about a 1/4-inch thick shell. Set the scooped-out flesh aside.

2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

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   Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a...: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the ground beef and cook for 4-5...: Add the ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes until it’s no longer pink and slightly browned.

5. 5

   Stir in the chopped onion and scooped up...: Stir in the chopped onion and scooped up zucchini flesh and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the onion becomes soft.

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   Next, stir in the Italian seasoning and cook...: Next, stir in the Italian seasoning and cook for another minute.

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   Pour the passata into the skillet with the...: Pour the passata into the skillet with the beef mixture and stir to combine. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.

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   Oil a baking dish with the remaining olive...: Oil a baking dish with the remaining olive oil and arrange the hollowed zucchini halves in it. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and ground black pepper.

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   Spoon the beef and passata mixture into each...: Spoon the beef and passata mixture into each zucchini half.

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    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top...: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of the filled zucchini boats.

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    Place the baking dish into the preheated oven....: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.

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    Allow the zucchini boats to cool slightly before...: Allow the zucchini boats to cool slightly before serving.