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Stuffed Zucchini with Turkey Sausage

Stuffed zucchini with turkey Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach is a healthy keto or paleo dinner recipe

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini squash
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1/2 lb turkey italian sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Cut the tip and tail off of the zucchini and slice in half length-wise. Scoop the seeds out of the zucchini, leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch of flesh around the edges. Save the insides for the stuffing mixture (don't throw them away!).
  3. Place zucchini halves in a large casserole dish cut-side up and lightly coat with avocado oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the avocado oil. Add the chopped onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground turkey sausage, leaving it in a solid chunk. Brown for 3 minutes, then flip and brown for another 3 minutes.
  5. Use a spatula to chop the Italian sausage into smaller pieces. Stir in the zucchini innards and seeds, along with the rest of the ingredients. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until sausage is cooked through.
  6. Scoop the turkey mixture into the zucchini boats. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until zucchini reaches desired done-ness. Serve with any of your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 9g (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 150kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 9g 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.