Stuffed Zucchini

By Eboneewolf

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 1 pound ground turkey or beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• Additional marinara or spaghetti sauce

Details

Preparation time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; cut a thin slice from the bottom of
each with a sharp knife to allow zucchini to sit flat. Scoop out
pulp, leaving 1/4-in. shells.

Place shells in an ungreased 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and
microwave on high for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set
aside.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat
until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in
the marinara sauce, egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup
cheese.
Spoon about 1/4 cup into each shell. Microwave, uncovered, on high
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Beef-Stuffed Zucchini (continued)
Directions (continued)
for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Microwave 3-4 minutes
longer or until a thermometer inserted into filling reads 160°
and zucchini are tender. Serve with additional marinara sauce.
Yield: 4 servings.


Nutritional Facts: 2 stuffed zucchini halves (calculated without additional sauce) equals 394 calories, 21 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 134 mg cholesterol, 602 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 33 g protein.
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