This Easy Cheesy Stuffed Zucchini recipe is a delicious, complete summer meal loaded with savory ground beef, melty mozzarella, and your favorite marinara sauce!

If you have a garden during the summer, there’s a point in the season when you’re absolutely desperate to use zucchini any way you can. 

4 medium zucchini or large zucchini 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pound ground beef 1 red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped white onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped basil 2 cups marinara sauce 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

INGREDIENTS

Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh. Arrange the zucchini halves flesh side up in the baking dish. Sprinkle the tops with salt, and set aside.

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Cook beef then drain the excess fat from the pan. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the marinara sauce, and add the basil. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 2-3 minutes.

2

Use a paper towel to pat the zucchini dry. Then, brush olive oil on top. Scoop the beef mixture into each oat, dividing it evenly.

3

Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan on top. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

4

Full of rich, savory flavor, it’s also low-carb, gluten-free, and full of nutrients. As a result, it satisfies your tastebuds without leaving you feeling too full or heavy.

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