Light Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Light Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 7 medium zucchini; 3/4 lb ground turkey; 1 small onion, minced; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded; 6 ounces tomato paste; 2 cups tomato sauce

Servings: persons

7 medium zucchini
3/4 lb ground turkey
1 small onion, minced
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
6 ounces tomato paste
2 cups tomato sauce

1
Cut 6 zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds if they are large.
2
Blanch shell 8-10 minutes. Scoop out zucchini, leaving 1/2 inch shell. Chop zucchini that you scooped out.
3
Chop remining zucchini into small cubes.
4
Brown turkey, onion, green pepper, and chopped zucchini.
5
Add all seasonings, bread crumbs, tomato paste, and half or the cheese.
6
Stuff zucchini shells.
7
Pour sauce over all, sprinkle on remaining cheese, and bake 30 minutes at 375u00b0F.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 medium zucchini, 3/4 lb ground turkey, 1 small onion, minced, 1 small green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Light Stuffed Zucchini falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Light Stuffed Zucchini

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