Zucchini Boat Recipe

Zucchini Boat Recipe

8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 pound ground turkey breast
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ lbs sliced mushrooms
  • 1 large tomato — diced
  • 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded low fat mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; cut a thin slice from the bottom of each with a sharp knife to allow zucchini to sit flat
  • Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in. shells. Set pulp aside
  • Place shells in an ungreased 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside
  • In a large skillet, cook ground turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat
  • In a large bowl mix together zucchini pulp, beaten egg, spaghetti sauce, bread crumbs, mushrooms, tomato, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup cheese, and cooked ground turkey
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup mixture into each shell
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 350º F or until brown

Nutritional Values

  • Calories: 195
  • Fat: 7.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Sodium: 294 mg
  • Total carbohydrates: 16g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 17.5g