Name: Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: Tomato Sauce, use your favorite store-bought (for a homemade version, see my easy recipe below); For the beef filling: (see vegan version below); 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 4 cups chopped brown mushrooms; 1 cup chopped white onion; ½ cup chopped red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; ½ teaspoon cayenne (optional); 1 lb ground beef; 4 cups spinach; For the zucchini:; 5 large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Dried oregano; Garlic powder; ½ cup crumbled feta, or more if desired; ½ cup parmesan, or more if desired; Easy Tomato Sauce:; 14½ ounces whole or crushed canned tomatoes; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional); For the Vegan filling:; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 4 cups chopped brown mushrooms

Ingredients

5 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise into six ¼-inch planks

Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Sliced green onions (optional)

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Instructions

Place a grill pan over high heat.

Brush zucchini planks with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the grill pan and cook until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes a side.

Garnish with sliced green onions.