It’s summer and I know people are looking what to do with all those zucchini’s popping up in the garden! Here’s a delicious carefree recipe that has served our family well during the week and kept up with our garden supply.

Such a health, easy way to stay with your diet goals and indulge in something delicious!

Recipe

Ingredients

• 3-4 medium zucchini
  -1 pound ground chicken
  -3 teaspoons minced garlic
  -1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 ounces mushrooms, diced
  -1 cup marinara sauce – I used a garlic and basil marinara
  -1 teaspoon dried herb Italian seasoning
  -1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
  -1/2cup freshly chopped basil
  -1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
-Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a tablespoon to scoop out seedy center and discard. Arrange side by side, cut side up, on a baking sheet or in a casserole dish.
-cover zucchini with light dressing of olive oil and salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes

-in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken for 4 to 5, using a spatula to break into small pieces as it cooks.
-Add bell peppers, onions and mushrooms and saute 2-4 minutes until tender.

• stir in in garlic, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning.
  Spoon mixture into the zucchini boats and cover with fresh mozzarella.
  -Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble
  Serve immediately

I hope you enjoy this! Make sure to tag me on instagram if you make this yummy dish!

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