Stuffed Zuccini Boats Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 extra large zucchini or 2 large zucchini
1 cup rice
1 lb hamburger
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cups peeled garden tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 oz) can tomato paste
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1/2 cup cooking wine
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Cook rice according to package directions.
Wash zuccini thoroughly and pat dry. Cut in half lenghthwise and scoop out seeds. Salt and pepper flesh.
Fry celery, onions, and green pepper in olive oil until translucent.
Add minced garlic and ground beef. Cook until beef is browned.
Stir in rest of ingredients except cheeses.
Divide filling among the zuccini and top with mozzarella and sprinkle parmesan on top.
Put boats in a roasting pan or on a cookie sheet and tent loosely with foil. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 5 to 15 minutes - until zuccini is tender when poked with a fork.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	507.99 Kcal (2127 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.52g	21%
Cholesterol	76.16mg	25%
Sodium	865.85mg	36%
Potassium	523.09mg	11%
Total Carbs	60.12g	20%
Sugars	9.18g	37%
Dietary Fiber	3.45g	14%
Protein	34.03g	68%
Vitamin C	16.6mg	28%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	599mg	60%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	171.61 Kcal (718 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.57g	21%
Cholesterol	25.73mg	25%
Sodium	292.51mg	36%
Potassium	176.72mg	11%
Total Carbs	20.31g	20%
Sugars	3.1g	37%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	14%
Protein	11.5g	68%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	28%
Iron	1.3mg	22%
Calcium	202.4mg	60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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