Cheesy Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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You’ll need:
Zucchini: 3 large, halved lengthwise
Filling:
- 250g minced beef/chicken,
- 1 onion + 2 garlic cloves chopped,
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
Cheese:
- 1 cup mozzarella,
- 2 tbsp parmesan
Seasoning:
- Salt,
- pepper,
- oregano/Italian herbs
Finish:
- Fresh parsley,
- olive oil
How to make:
Prep zucchini: Scoop out centers with spoon, leave 0.5cm shell. Brush with oil, salt. Roast 10 min at 200C so they don’t go soggy.
Make filling: Sauté onion + garlic 2 min. Add mince, brown it. Toss in tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano. Cook 5 min till thick.
Stuff + bake: Fill zucchini shells with mix. Top with mozzarella + parmesan. Bake 15-20 min at 200C till cheese bubbles and browns.
Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley. Add cherry tomatoes on side like the pic.
Tip: Scooped zucchini flesh? Chop it and throw into the mince so nothing wastes.