blog recipe #20 of 365

Good evening blog friends!! This afternoon, my daughter and I made Zucchini boats!  This recipe is fun but it does take a little bit to make.  It is totally worth it though! feel free to change up the veggies to what ever you prefer.  Have fun with it 8)

Zucchini Boats

Prep time: 10mins   Cook time: 40mins

2 large Zucchini

1 pound of ground meat of choice

¼ cup chopped pepper

¼ cup chopped onion

¼ cup corn

¼ cup cooked quinoa

2 clove garlic minced

½ cup partly skimmed mozza

1 tsp pepper

1 tsp basil

1 tsp marjoram

1 tsp chili powder

Pinch of sea salt

Preheat the oven to 350  ͦF.

In large pot, lightly steam zucchini.

Meanwhile in a medium pot sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.  Add the ground meat, basil and pepper.   Cook until meat is fully cooked.

When the zucchini is lightly steamed, cut in half lengthwise.  Scoop out the flesh and add the meat mixture, cooking for another 5 mins.

In a separate bowl, add quinoa, pepper, corn, half the cheese, left over spice and cooked meat mixture.  Mix well.

Set the zucchini halves on a parchment lined cookie sheet.  Scoop the meat/veggie mixture inside the zucchini.  Place in the oven and bake for 20 mins.

Pull the zucchini out of the oven, top with the remaining cheese and bake for an additional 10 mins.

This recipe is gluten free, and can be dairy free if you leave out the cheese!!
Enjoy