Baked Zucchini Boats Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Zucchini Boats

• 2 medium zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 large beaten egg
• Lean Ground Beef
• 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• Long Grain Rice
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Breadcrumbs
• Fresh Dill
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Baked Zucchini Boats

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup cooked rice, 1 large beaten egg, 1/4 cup bread crumbs. Mix well.
5. Fill each zucchini half with the meat and rice mixture.
6. Arrange the stuffed zucchini in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. 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.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and cheese is golden brown.