Dinner

Stuffed Zucchini with Beef is for Dinner.

Stuffed Zucchini with Beef takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Stuffed Zucchini with Beef takes 50 minutes to cook.

Stuffed Zucchini with Beef makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Stuffed Zucchini with Beef are:

4 medium zucchini
1 medium onion, minced
1 cup mushrooms, your choice, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can roasted red peppers, chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 thyme, sprigs
1/4-1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper
3/4 lb ground beef (or chicken, turkey, or other veggies)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
cooking spray

Here is how you make Stuffed Zucchini with Beef:

1 Wash zucchini, and put in a pot of cold water (do not remove ends). Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes, maybe a little longer depending on the size of your zucchini.2 in a large skillet, brown ground meat. Drain fat well.3 Heat cooking spray in a the large skillet.4 Saute garlic first, then add onions, peppers, mushrooms, thyme, and oregano.5 When the veggies begin to soften, add ground meat (or whatever you are using), season with salt and pepper, and heat until cooked through.6 Set aside to cool slightly.7 When the zucchini have cooked through, remove from water, and allow to cool enough to handle.8 Slice cooled zucchini lengthwise, and scoop out center, leaving a little veggie flesh to form a"boat.9 "Mix ground meat mixture with the red peppers, and the scooped out zucchini (chopped), and 1/4 cup parmesan.10 Fill the zucchini boats with the mixture, and top each with remaining cheese.11 Bake in a 375?F oven for 20-30 minutes, until heated through, and cheese begins to bubble and brown. Serve hot.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PIEGRRL.

The nutritional information for Stuffed Zucchini with Beef is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 260.4

• Total Fat: 18.2 g
• Cholesterol: 63.0 mg
• Sodium: 303.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 5.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
• Protein: 18.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Stuffed Zucchini with Beef is Gluten Free