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Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef

Zucchini boats bake with tomato beef filling and kasar cheese for a light Turkish main dish.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 4~410 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

25 min prep 35 min cook

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Total 1 h

Prep25 min
Cooking35 min

Ingredients

4 servings

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4 adet Zucchini
400 gr Beef mince
1 adet Onion
2 diş Garlic
1 adet Green pepper
1 adet Capia pepper
2 adet Tomatoes
1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Kasar cheese
4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Hot water
1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1
Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the centers.
2
Rub with half the olive oil and half the salt and prebake at 190°C for 10 minutes.
10 min
10:00
3
Finely chop onion, garlic, green pepper, and capia pepper.
4
Fry onion, garlic, and peppers in the remaining olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
5
Add beef mince and cook for 7 minutes until its juices evaporate.
7 min
07:00
6
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt and thicken for 6 minutes.
6 min
06:00
7
Fill the zucchini with the mince mixture and pour hot water into the tray.
8
Sprinkle with kasar cheese and bake at 190°C for 18 minutes.
18 min
18:00

💡 Tip: Briefly prebaking the zucchini keeps them from turning mushy under the juicy filling.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot with plain bulgur pilaf.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

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Vitamin C
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~410

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 24%Carbs 17%Fat 59%

GI 19 · Low GIGL 3 · Low GL

11.3g

Sugar

Fiber

2155.3mg

Sodium

19g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Satiety (per serving)

6/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 60 minutes in total.
Is Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 18g, fat: 27g.
Which allergens does Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
Is Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Beef filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the centers.

Rub with half the olive oil and half the salt and prebake at 190°C for 10 minutes.

10 min