Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
 
 
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Recipe type: Main Dish
Ingredients
  • 2 large zucchinis, halved
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • ½ green pepper, diced
  • 8 oz of fresh mushrooms
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 cup Jimmy Dean’s 60% less fat turkey sausage crumbles
  • 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp (divided) olive oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 1⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and center flesh to create a shallow shell to hold the stuffing.
  3. Place the shells on a baking sheet and drizzle evenly with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and dried basil.
  4. In a sauté pan heat the minced garlic and remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot and the garlic begins to lightly brown add mushrooms and green pepper. Cook for 5-7 or until mushrooms reduce in size and peppers begin to soften.
  5. Next add tomatoes and sausage crumbles. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until tomatoes soften and sausage is heated through.
  6. Remove from heat and using a slotted spoon, scoop out the vegetable mixture into a large bowl leaving as much liquid behind as possible.
  7. Add bread crumbs and mix all ingredients together.
  8. Spoon stuffing equally into each shell, top with ⅓ cup cheese each.
  9. Roast for 15-20 minutes.
  10. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
* Use any variety of vegetables you desire as part of your stuffing. It’s all about what you enjoy and a great way to use up veggies in the fridge! * Experiment with different herbs and spices! * Mix in ½- ¾ cup marinara sauce if desired.
Recipe by How to Have it All at https://www.howtohaveitall.net/sausage-stuffed-zucchini-recipe/