Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 2 T cooking oil
• ½ small onion, diced
• ½ bell pepper, diced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 T taco seasoning
• 1 C shredded cheese
• 2 T sliced black olives
• 2 T full fat plain greek yogurt or sour cream

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350
• Trim the ends off zucchini and slice in half lengthwise
• Scoop out and discard the seeds and pulp leaving 4 zucchini shells, or boats, and place in a 9×13 baking dish
• In a skillet, heat oil and saute onion and bell pepper until softened
• Add ground beef and cook until browned
• Add taco seasoning, mixing well and let simmer 5 minutes
• Spoon mixture into the zucchini boats and top with cheese
• Bake uncovered at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and cheese is melted
• Top with black olives and greek yogurt

Modifications

Change the filling for a different meal.  Ideas include:

• Pizza boats made by using ground beef or italian sausage mixed with pizza sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza topping.
• Chicken parmesan boats made by using chicken mixed with pizza sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese.
• Chicken and broccoli mixed with cream cheese and topped with cheddar cheese.
• Asian boats made by using ground chicken, turkey, or pork and mixed with soy sauce, water chestnuts, green onions.
• Italian sub boats made by using italian sausages mixed with onions and peppers and topped with provolone cheese.

Serves: 8

Macros (per 195g serving made without modifications)

268 cal / 20g protein / 18g fat / 4.5g net carbs