Stuffed Zucchinis

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serve: 4

Ingredients:
– 2 zucchinis, cut in half
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 0.5lb. ground beef
– 0.5lb. ground pork
– 2 teaspoons chili powder
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1 ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Cut zucchinis in half, by length, and remove the seeds. Sprinkle the zucchini with salt and place aside for 10 minutes. Place the zucchinis onto a baking dish, greased with some oil.
3. Heat butter in a skillet. Add pork, beef, chili powder, basil, oregano, and chili powder.
4. Cook for 6-7 minutes over medium-high heat or until the meat is browned.
5. Stir in half the cheese and fill the zucchinis with the prepared mixture.
6. Sprinkle the meat mixture with the remaining cheese and drizzle with melted butter.
7. Bake the zucchinis for 20 minutes.
8. Serve warm.

Nutritional info per serving:
– Calories 517
– Total Fat 37g
– Total Carbohydrate 4.7g
– Dietary Fiber 1.7g
– Total Sugars 2g
– Protein 41.6g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.