Zucchini Boats

By á-79

Ingredients

• 2 med. zucchini (about 8 inches)
• 3/4 lb. ground beef
• 1 sm. onion, chopped
• 1/2 c. fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1/2 c. sweet red pepper, diced
• 1/2 c. green pepper, diced
• 1 c. (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese or mozarello, divided
• 2 Tbsp. ketchup, tomato or pizza sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

1) Trim the ends off zucchini. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-in. shells. Finely chop pulp.

2) In a skillet, cook beef, zucchini pulp, onion, mushrooms and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Add 1/2 cup cheese, ketchup, salt and pepper; mix well. Spoon into the zucchini shells. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

3) Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

Note: When scooping out the pulp for Zucchini Boats, a teaspoon is just the right size. Use your food processor or blender to finely chop the pulp quickly.

Another recipe that is similar is located here: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/stuffed-zucchini-boats