middle eastern stuffed zucchini boats (Edit recipe)

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these zucchini boats are loaded with all the delicious middle eastern flavors — za’atar-spiced lamb + chicken, creamy baba ganoush, & tons of other delicious add-ins that are full of flavor, nutrients, & texture.🍆🌿✨ everything gets baked together until the zucchini is tender, the filling is warm + bubbly, & the feta gets perfectly golden on top. savory. smoky. creamy. herby. tangy. a little sweet. & SO good.

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PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

16

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

3 Zucchini, of similar size
1 cup baba ganoush (click for recipe)
1/2 lb Ground Lamb - US Wellness Meats
1 lb Ground Chicken
1.5 Tbsp Za'atar Seasoning
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
2 Tbsp Classic Monkfruit Sweetener with Allulose (White Sugar Replacement) - Lakanto
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 cup Chickpeas, or any beans you like
1/2 cup Tomato, Cherry, diced
1/2 cup Feta Cheese
1/2 cup Pomegranate

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

preheat oven to 400.
cut zucchini in half lengthwise, then scoop out the center to create a “boat”.
add a little oil, salt, & pepper to zucchini, then place on a sheet pan & bake for 15 minutes while preparing remaining ingredients.
while zucchini is cooking, add ground meat to a skillet & brown.
mix in za’atar seasoning, smoked paprika, monk fruit, & lemon juice; simmer for 5-6 minutes.
combine cooked meat, beans, tomato, & baba ganoush. feta, & pomegranate.
spoon mixture into zucchini boats, then sprinkle with feta & pomegranate on top.
bake for another 20-25 minutes or until zucchini is tender; option to broil for last 2-3 minutes to get cheese nice & crispy.
drizzle with balsamic vinegar & sprinkle on mint + red pepper flakes.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	290
Fat:	14 g
Carbohydrates:	22 g
Protein:	23 g
Cholesterol:	65 g
Sodium:	245 mg
Fiber:	4 g
Sugars:	4 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.