With all the wonderful produce currently available in the grocery stores, at the local farmer’s markets or coming out of your own garden, it would be a shame not to try out new vegetable dishes and experiment with recipes. After my own trip to the farmer’s market I decided to try my hand at my own version of stuffed zucchinis. They were delicious and I highly recommend you all try them tonight!
Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
Author: Ashley
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
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and center flesh to create a shallow shell to hold the stuffing.
- Place the shells on a baking sheet and drizzle evenly with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and dried basil.
- 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.
- Next add tomatoes and sausage crumbles. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until tomatoes soften and sausage is heated through.
- Remove from heat and using a slotted spoon, scoop out the vegetable mixture into a large bowl leaving as much liquid behind as possible.
- Add bread crumbs and mix all ingredients together.
- Spoon stuffing equally into each shell, top with ⅓ cup cheese each.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes.
- 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.
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