Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1drizzleolive oil
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1extra largezucchini, quartered lengthwise, seeds scooped out
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2poundsground beef
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1onion, chopped
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5clovesgarlic, minced
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3tablespoonsdried basil
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3tablespoonsdried oregano
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4teaspoonsgarlic salt
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1(6 ounce) cantomato paste
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1cupwater
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¼cupchopped fresh basil, or to taste
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1cupshredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste
Cooking Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Drizzle olive oil on zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini is fork-tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
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While zucchini is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef with onion and garlic until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in dried basil, dried oregano, and garlic salt.
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Combine tomato paste with water in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly. Drain fat from beef mixture if needed. Add tomato paste mixture and heat through. Turn off heat, add fresh basil leaves, and mix until well blended.
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Remove zucchini from the oven; leave the oven on. Scoop meat mixture generously into each zucchini quarter and sprinkle each with mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories617 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 35g |
45% |
Saturated Fat 15g |
75% |
Cholesterol 158mg |
53% |
Sodium 2555mg |
111% |
Total Carbohydrate 25g |
9% |
Dietary Fiber 7g |
25% |
Total Sugars 11g |
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Protein 52g |
103% |
Vitamin C 46mg |
51% |
Calcium 403mg |
31% |
Iron 9mg |
47% |
Potassium 1581mg |
34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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