Ingredients

• Medium zucchinis - 4
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ground beef or turkey - 1 pound
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 small
• Garlic cloves, minced - 2
• Tomato sauce - 1 cup
• Parmesan cheese, grated - ½ cup
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Black pepper - ¼ teaspoon
• Basil leaves, chopped - ¼ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2.

   Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Reserve the flesh.

3. 3.

   Brush the zucchini shells with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place them in a baking dish.

4. 4.

   Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.

5. 5.

   Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in the reserved zucchini flesh, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.

6. 6.

   Fill the zucchini shells with the meat mixture, then top with grated Parmesan cheese.

7. 7.

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender.

8. 8.

   Garnish with chopped basil leaves before serving.

Nutritional Facts