Recipes

Beef-Filled Zucchini Boats

:5 min

:40 min

Serves 4

4 zucchini (about 1kg total)

1 onion, finely chopped

1 pkg (454g) Longo’s Certified Angus Extra Lean Ground Beef

1 cup Longo’s Medium Salsa

2 cups mozzarella-cheddar shredded cheese blend, divided

•Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out inside cavity, leaving about a 1/2-inch edge. Chop scooped out zucchini; sprinkle inside of zucchini halves with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.
•Place zucchini halves onto baking sheet lined with Longo’s Essentials Parchment Paper, trimming bottom of zucchini if necessary to stay up. Roast in preheated 400°F oven for 10 minutes and set aside.
•Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp Longo’s 100% Pure Canola Oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and add chopped zucchini and onion. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until starting to brown. Add ground beef and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up beef, for about 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in salsa to combine; remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
•Fill each zucchini half with beef mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven for about 15 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and golden.

Per serving: 540 calories