Description
Baked Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a colorful and nutritious dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of summer squash. These delightful boats are filled with a savory mixture of ground turkey sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs, making them perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Not only are they visually appealing, but they also offer a healthy option packed with vegetables and lean protein. Enjoy these stuffed zucchini boats as a satisfying main course or impressive side dish at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1.25 lbs ground turkey sausage
- 1/2 cup onion (finely diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup olives (pitted and sliced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 large egg
- Fresh basil, oregano, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh to create boats.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add ground turkey sausage and cook until browned.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked sausage mixture with zucchini flesh, bread crumbs, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, oregano, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes until zucchinis are tender and tops are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg