Zucchini Boats

 Servings:8

Prep Time20minutes

Cook Time30minutes

Total Time50minutes

Ingredients

4mediumzucchini(about 8 oz each)

2Tbspolive oil,divided

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1lb.Italian turkey sausage*

1Tbsp mincedgarlic(3 cloves)

1cup choppedyellow onion,(1 small)

1(14.5 oz) canpetite diced tomatoes,drain off 1 – 2 Tbsp liquid

2tspItalian seasoning

2/3cuppanko breadcrumbs,divided

1/2cup shreddedmozzarella

2/3cup finely shreddedparmesan cheese,divided

1 1/2Tbspchopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Using a spoon, scoop centers from zucchini while leaving a 1/4-inch rim on all sides to create boats. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.

Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes.

Meanwhile heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 3 minutes.

Add sausage in crumbles, cook through, while breaking up meat during cooking. Add garlic during last 1 minute of cooking.

Remove from heat stir in tomatoes, 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Sprinkle 1/3 cup parmesan over zucchini boats, then divide filling among the zucchini boats.

In a small mixing bowl stir together the mozzarella cheese, remaining 1/3 cup parmesan and remaining 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle mixture over zucchini boats.

Bake in preheated oven until tender, about 10 – 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

Recipe Notes

*Pork or chicken sausage will work great too. Mild or hot can be used according to what you prefer.

Nutrition Facts

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 56mg19%

Sodium 625mg27%

Potassium 634mg18%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 20g40%

Vitamin A 688IU14%

Vitamin C 45mg55%

Calcium 334mg33%

Iron 7mg39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: zucchini boats