Italian Turkey-Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Italian Turkey-Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps grated Asiago cheese, divided; 28 grams lean cooked ham, chopped; 0 teaspoons dried basil; 59 milliliters fine, dry breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoons minced garlic; 59 milliliters chopped onion; 0 teaspoons pepper; 0 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper; 237 milliliters commercial low-sodium spaghetti sauce; 113 grams freshly ground raw turkey; 2 mediums zucchini

Italian Turkey-Stuffed Zucchini might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 2 servings with 217 calories, 19g of protein, and 6g of fat each. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. If you have asiago cheese, zucchini, turkey, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact. Carefully remove pulp, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Dice pulp, and set aside; reserve shells.

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Pasta Shells

Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.

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Cooking Spray

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Add zucchini pulp, onion, and garlic; saute 5 minutes.

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Zucchini

Garlic

Onion

Transfer zucchini mixture to a medium bowl, and set aside.

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Zucchini

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Bowl

Combine turkey and ham in skillet; cook over medium heat until turkey is browned, stirring until it crumbles.

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Whole Turkey

Ham

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Combine turkey mixture, zucchini mixture, breadcrumbs, basil, peppers, and 1 teaspoon cheese, stirring well. Spoon turkey mixture evenly into reserved zucchini shells. Spoon spaghetti sauce into bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish; place stuffed zucchini shells over sauce.

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Pasta Sauce