AIP Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe
DESCRIPTION: This lovely, light, and tasty meal is perfect if you have any leftover ground beef in the fridge or freezer. It’s also a creative way to use up your summer crop of zucchini.
Total Steps
11
Ingredients
9
Tools Needed
1
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AIP Stuffed Zucchini Boats RecipeIngredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 slice bacon, finely chopped
- 1/2 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 10 white button mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1/3 pound ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 zucchinis, halved lengthways
- Salt
- Parsley, chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Step 2
In a pan heat the olive oil and cook bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Step 3
In the same pan, add the onions and mushrooms and cook until soft and caramelized.
Step 4
Then add the ground beef and turmeric, cooking until the beef is brown. Season with salt and set aside.
Step 5
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 6
Add the zucchini, boil until tender, then remove and drain well.
Step 7
Once cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh from each zucchini half and chop into small pieces.
Step 8
Mix the chopped zucchini into the beef mixture.
Step 9
Brush a little oil into the zucchini boats and fill with the beef mixture.
Step 10
Place the filled boats on a tray and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
Step 11
Top with chopped parsley and serve.