Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini (about 8 inches)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Trim the ends off the zucchini.
2. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-inch shells.
3. Finely chop the pulp.
4. In a skillet, cook beef, zucchini pulp, onion, mushrooms and peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain and remove from the heat.
5. Add 1/2 cup cheese, tomato paste, salt and pepper; mix well. Spoon into zucchini shells.
6. Place the filled zucchini shells in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
7. Bake uncovered at 350° until zucchini is tender, about 25 - 30 minutes.