Description
A fun and spooky Halloween-themed dinner featuring stuffed zucchini, perfect for kids and parties. This recipe is easy to make and adds a festive touch to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- For decoration: olive slices, bell pepper triangles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center.
- Cook the ground meat with onion and bell pepper.
- Mix cooked meat with rice, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill zucchini boats with the mixture.
- Decorate with olives or peppers to create faces.
- Drizzle with olive oil for extra flavor.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until zucchinis are tender.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or a meat substitute.
- Add hot sauce for extra spice.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Engage children in the decorating process for family fun.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal