These boats are not only healthy, they're basically a one-dish meal that covers all the basesjust grab your favorite garden goodies and add any spices or mix-ins you like. Janie Zirbser, Mullica Hill, New Jersey.
Ingredients for Garden-Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe
1 Medium Zucchini
1/4 pound Ground Beef
1/4 cup Chopped Onion
0.17 cup Chopped Green Pepper
0.67 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1/2 cup Water divided
1/4 cup Fire roasted diced tomatoes or chopped fresh tomatoes
0.17 cup Chopped roasted sweet red peppers, drained
0.11 cup Chopped fresh mushrooms
0.08 cup Ditalini or other small pasta
0.67 teaspoon Minced Fresh Thyme Or 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
0.17 teaspoon Minced fresh oregano or 1/4 dried oregano
0.08 teaspoon Salt
0.08 teaspoon Pepper
0.08 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
0.33 cup Shredded italian cheese blend, divided
As required Pasta sauce, optional
Nutrition value
481
calories per serving
21 g Fat40 g Protein39 g Carbs20 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
21g
Protein
40g
Carbs
39g
Fiber
20g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
39g
Protein
40g
Fiber
20g
Fats
Fat
21g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
240mg
Iron
12mg
Vitamin A
1083mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
9mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
79mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
53mg
Vitamin E
1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
168mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
566mg
Selenium
26mcg
Zinc
8mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment