Mediterranean Zucchini Boats
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5.0
84 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
540 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Zucchini Boats
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Zucchini boats make the perfect vegetable vessel for ground turkey sausage, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, basil, and Parmesan cheese for a Mediterranean take on everyone's favorite stuffed zucchini recipe.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey sausage
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves , pressed or minced
- 1 egg , lightly beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs , divided
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives , halved
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil , drained and chopped
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil , divided
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- From stem to stem, slice the zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, chop, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey sausage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring and breaking it up into smaller pieces. Add the onion and garlic and season with the oregano, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the reserved chopped zucchini pulp and cook until the onion softens and the turkey is no longer pink.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the whisked egg, bread crumbs, olives, sun dried tomatoes, ¾ of the basil, pine nuts, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Toss and mix well.
- Spoon the stuffing into the zucchini boats and place in a 9 X 12 baking dish or baking sheet. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10-15 more minutes or until the zucchini are fork tender. Serve hot topped with the remaining basil and more Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
540kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
1881mg
(78%)
Potassium
1096mg
(31%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
931IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
245mg
(25%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1881mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 1096mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 931IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 245mg | 25% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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