Baked Zucchini Boats Recipe

Delight your family with these irresistible Baked Zucchini Boats! A kid-friendly, healthy, and flavorful recipe featuring tender zucchini halves loaded with savory ground beef, rice, and herbs. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and guaranteed to be a family favorite! #BakedZucchiniBoats #ZucchiniRecipe #HealthyDinner #FamilyDinner #EasyRecipe #KidFriendlyRecipes

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 75 mins

Calories 274.1 kcal

Protein 24g

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Ingredients for Baked Zucchini Boats

2 medium zucchini
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 large beaten egg
1 pound ground beef
1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 cup cooked rice
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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How to Make Baked Zucchini Boats

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Wash and dry 2 medium zucchini. Cut lengthwise in half and gently scoop out the seeds with a spoon, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh around the edges.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add 1 pound ground beef, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley. Cook until beef is browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup cooked rice, 1 large beaten egg, 1/4 cup bread crumbs. Mix well.
Fill each zucchini half with the meat and rice mixture.
Arrange the stuffed zucchini in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Pour 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce over the zucchini boats. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

11g

Carbs

11g

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Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Beef Vegetables Oven Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Meat Squash Equipment 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Zucchini Boats?

Baked Zucchini Boats takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Zucchini Boats?

Baked Zucchini Boats has approximately 274.1 calories per serving, with about 24 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Zucchini Boats?

The key ingredients for Baked Zucchini Boats are Zucchini, Onion, Egg, Lean Ground Beef, Spaghetti Sauce, Parsley. See the full list with measurements above.