Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef and Mozzarella
Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef and Mozzarella balance juicy ground beef, sweet sautéed onions and carrots, and fragrant rosemary and thyme, brightened by a hint of red wine. Each tender zucchini is crowned with melted mozzarella for a rich, bubbly finish. Serve these hearty boats for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef and Mozzarella, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with foil. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
- 2
Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Chop the flesh; set aside about 3/4 of the flesh for stuffing. Reserve the remaining 1/4 of the flesh for another use.
- 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the zucchini halves; cook for 4 minutes. Drain in a colander; immediately immerse in the ice water to stop the cooking process for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef; cook and stir until browned and broken into very small pieces, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir. Add the reserved 3/4 zucchini flesh, the onion, and the carrot; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red wine and Worcestershire; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beef stock; cook for 3 minutes. Simmer until the mixture reduces, about 10 minutes more.
- 5
Place the zucchini halves in the prepared baking dish. Divide the beef mixture among the zucchini boats; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 327.81 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 19.03 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 10.35 g 4%
- Total Fat 23.43 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 9.14 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 69.24 mg High 23%
- Sodium 235.38 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.96 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 166.49 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.09 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 321.81 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 14.8 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 6.84 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef and Mozzarella is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stock, Carrot, Fresh Rosemary, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 327.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef and Mozzarella made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stock, Carrot, Fresh Rosemary, Fresh Thyme, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef and Mozzarella?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 327.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef and Mozzarella easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef and Mozzarella healthy?
- Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef and Mozzarella has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 327.81 calories and 19.03 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 235.38 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.14 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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