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zucchini boats
Delicious baked zucchini boats filled with a savory sausage mixture, topped with cheese and herbs, perfect for a healthy summer meal!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
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Main Ingredients
4
medium
zucchini
about 8 oz each
2
Tbsp
olive oil
1
lb
Italian turkey sausage
1
Tbsp
minced garlic
(about 3 cloves)
1
cup
chopped yellow onion
about 1 small
14.5
oz
petite diced tomatoes
drain off 1-2 Tbsp liquid
2
tsp
Italian seasoning
0.67
cup
panko breadcrumbs
divided
0.5
cup
shredded mozzarella
0.67
cup
finely shredded parmesan cheese
divided
1.5
Tbsp
chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Using a spoon, scoop centers from zucchini leaving a 1/4-inch rim to create boats. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
Add sausage in crumbles, cook through, breaking up meat during cooking. Add garlic during last minute of cooking.
Remove from heat, stir in tomatoes, 1/3 cup panko, Italian seasoning, season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle 1/3 cup parmesan over zucchini boats, then divide filling among them.
In a small bowl, stir together mozzarella, remaining parmesan, and remaining panko. Sprinkle mixture over zucchini.
Bake until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
This recipe is a healthy and hearty option perfect for summer dinners. Feel free to customize the toppings!