Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Name: Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini; 2 Tbsp olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb. Italian turkey sausage*; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella; 2/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
8
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Iris Warren

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Hearty and flavorful zucchini boats made with fresh zucchini, turkey sausage, tomatoes, herbs, panko and two types of cheese! A delicious recipe that's perfect for summer.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 medium zucchini (about 8 oz each)
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. Italian turkey sausage*
1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 cup chopped yellow onion, (1 small)
1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drain off 1 - 2 Tbsp liquid
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
2/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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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.