Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini (about 8 inches)
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Trim the ends off zucchini. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp with a teaspoon, leaving 1/2-in. shells.
  • Finely chop pulp in food processor.
  • In a skillet, cook beef, zucchini pulp, onion, mushrooms and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat.
  • Add 1/2 cup cheese, ketchup, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Spoon into the zucchini shells.
  • Place in a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° until zucchini is tender, 25-30 minutes.

SOURCE: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/zucchini-boats/

Photography: Linda Leier Thomason

July 2020