Its summertime & zucchini is abundant! I have tons of it, (thanks to my dad), so I decided to make Stuffed Zucchini Boats. 

The 1st thing you want to do is brown the ground beef with garlic & onions.  Add everything else except spinach & simmer for about 10-15 min. Add spinach & let wilt.

That looks so yummy! 

While the meat is browning, cut your zucchini in half lengthwise & scoop out the seeds. (You can put the seeds in your meat sauce while cooking if you want) I hate wasting food.

Brush your zucchini with EVOO, & sprinkle with garlic powder, sea salt & Italian seasoning. While meat sauce is simmering, bake or Grill for about 15-20 min or until desired brownness (but not mushy).  When done, stuff with meat mixture & add desired toppings.

I topped mine with chopped avocado, (why not?) I had some fresh collards that my dad had brought out of his garden, so I served those on the side. Yum. Probably not the greatest combo, but hey, when your dad brings you fresh veggies, you go with it!

The Stuffed Zucchini Boats would be perfect by themselves or with a side salad or fruit.

This is such a versatile recipe. Use your imagination!

Ingredients:

• 3 med to large zucchini
• 1 Tbs EVOO
• about 1 tsp. of garlic powder
• 1 Tbs. Italian Seasoning
• sea salt to taste
• 1 lb grass-fed hamburger
• 1 Tbs EVOO
• 1 sm onion chopped or 1 sm leek sliced (optional) I just happen to have one that needed using
• 1 Tbs. minced garlic
• 1/2 cup  olives, sliced
• 1 sm container of fresh sliced mushrooms or 1 sm can of organic sliced mushrooms
• 1 sm bag of baby spinach
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast (optional)
• sea salt to taste
• chopped avocado for topping (optional) or fresh basil