Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Simple, hearty, and full of flavor — tender zucchini filled with a rich, savory beef mixture, finished with tomato sauce and melted parmesan. Comforting, but still light enough for everyday cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini
- 150 g minced beef
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp parmesan (divided)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Provence herbs
- 2 tbsp tomato sauce
- Olive oil
- Black pepper
- Fresh dill
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
In a bowl, mix the minced beef with the egg, 2 tablespoons of parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and Provence herbs until well combined.
Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the center to create “boats.”
Place the zucchini halves onto a baking tray, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and season with black pepper.
Fill each zucchini half with the prepared meat mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the filling is cooked through.
Remove from the oven, spoon tomato sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan.
Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Finish with fresh dill before serving.