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Zucchini Boats

Espresso My Kitchen
Zucchini Boats are a low carb, healthy and delicious!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 8 Boats

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tsbp olive oil

  • 4 zucchini

  • 1 minced garlic clove

  • ½ cup chopped white onion

  • 1 lb ground beef 90 % lean 10% fat

  • ½ teaspoon parsley

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon McCormick Montreal chicken spice - low sodium

    (low sodium *see note)

  • ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper

    * see note

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

    (optional)

  • ⅓ cup zucchini chopped

  • 2 15oz tomato sauce separated

  • salt to taste

  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

Optional For Toppings before serving:

  • ½ tomato chopped

  • ⅓ cup scallions

  • ⅓ cup white onions chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pre-Heat oven 450 and boil water in a saucepan big enough to cover the zucchini halves.
  • Trim the zucchini ends and then cut zucchini lengthwise in half. Carefully scrape out the flesh out with a small spoon. Chop about ⅓ cup of the remains and set aside
  • Add zucchini halves to boiling water for about five minutes so the zucchini softens. Then drain water and lay zucchini boats on napkin so the moisture absorbs
  • In medium low heat - heat a skillet with olive oil, minced garlic and chopped onion about 3 minutes, once onions start to brown. Then add ground beef, parsley, pepper, chicken spice, cayenne pepper.
  • Mix spices and beef and then add the chopped zucchini - cooked until meat has browned.
  • Add one can of tomato sauce and let it simmer for about three minutes
  • Add salt to taste
  • Spray cooking spray on a 13x9 baking dish and place the zucchini boats - scoop meat mixture to each zucchini boat halve.
  • To make the zucchini boats extra saucy add the other tomato can on top and top with cheese.
  • Bake in over for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini boats
  • Add optional toppings and serve warm

Notes

McCormick Montreal chicken spice - low sodium is one of my favorite spices to use in many of my recipes - it just adds that extra flavor needed to make the meat delicious.
* Cayenne Pepper - add more for that extra spicy kick or cut to ½ teaspoon for a less spicy taste.
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