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Italian Zucchini Boats

Baked zucchini halves filled with Italian seasoned ground beef and quiona are low carb and high flavor
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: healthy dinner, healthy meals, italian, low carb, zucchini boats
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • skillet

Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini, halved
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 c quinoa
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1-2 c marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • t tsp ground fennel seed
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 c Italian cheese of choice mozzarella, parmesan, blended cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Cut the ends off of the zucchini and slice them in half, longways. Using a spoon, remove the seeds from each half. Lightly coat the inside half of the zucchini with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes
  • Cook the quinona according to directions
  • In a skillet, add the chopped onion and ground beef, garlic, and spices. Cook until the beef is cooked through and drain any excess fat. Stir in the cooked quinoa, 1/2 C of cheese, and the marinara until it is as saucy as you like
  • Remove the zucchini from the oven and fill the cavities with the meat filling. Use the remaining cheese to sprinkle on top. Bake for another 15 minutes