Baked Zucchini Boats

Name: Baked Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini; 1 onion, yellow, chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 2 cups spaghetti sauce (store bought is fine); 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley; 1 cup cooked long grain rice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

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Recipe by Julesong

These stuffed zucchini halves are a nice addition to dinner, and go over well even with kids!

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READY IN: 1hr 15mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

medium zucchini
1

onion, yellow, chopped
1

egg, beaten
¹⁄₂

lb lean ground beef
2

cups spaghetti sauce (store bought is fine)
2

tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
1

cup cooked long grain rice
1

clove garlic, minced
2

tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₂

cup breadcrumbs
3

tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2

tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Split zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
Saute the ground beef, onion, garlic, dill, and parsley in olive oil.
Remove from heat and add the cooked rice, beaten egg, 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs and mix well.
Fill the hollowed-out zucchini with mixture and place in a lightly pan-sprayed baking dish.
Cover with spaghetti sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and the remaining bread crumbs.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 45 minutes, until zucchini is tender but firm.

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