Light Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Light Stuffed Zucchini
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

10 ingredients

7 steps

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

Directions

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 375°F.