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Zucchini Boats Recipe

Stuffed Zucchini Boats are filled with Italian sausage and tomatoes. They are a tasty go-to healthy dinner idea.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini cut in half, lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 16 oz. mild Italian sausage
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella shaved
  • 1/4 breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped (or basil)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Scoop out the interior flesh from the zucchini using a spoon and set it aside (do not throw away). Place the zucchini in a 9x13 pan.
  • Add olive oil to a medium pan and cook sausage with garlic. Add onion powder, zucchini flesh, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Spoon this mixture into each zucchini boat. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese. Bake for 20-22 minutes. ENJOY!

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Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 21.1mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1.2mg