Zucchini Boat - Stuffed with Beef

Ingredients

• 1 extra-large zucchini or two smaller zucchinis
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup marinara sauce OR 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced OR ¼ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Slice zucchini in half, and carve out seeds with a spoon. Discard large seeds.  To make a deeper boat, scoop out more zucchini flesh and set aside.  Place zucchini boats on a baking sheet lined lightly greased with oil.  
2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Cook onion for 2-3 minutes or until it begins to soften. Add the garlic or garlic powder and cook for a few seconds. Add meat and cook until it is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes. Add the marinara sauce or tomato, zucchini flesh, Italian seasoning and salt + pepper. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.  
3. Spoon mixture into zucchini boats and top each with a drizzle of cheese.  
   Bake for 20 – 30 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. 

Adapted from gimmedelicious.com