Light Stuffed Zucchini

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Ingredients

  • 7 medium zucchini
  • 3/4 lb ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Cut 6 zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds if they are large.
  2. Blanch shell 8-10 minutes. Scoop out zucchini, leaving 1/2 inch shell. Chop zucchini that you scooped out.
  3. Chop remining zucchini into small cubes.
  4. Brown turkey, onion, green pepper, and chopped zucchini.
  5. Add all seasonings, bread crumbs, tomato paste, and half or the cheese.
  6. Stuff zucchini shells.
  7. Pour sauce over all, sprinkle on remaining cheese, and bake 30 minutes at 375°F.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

288 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.8g 34% DV
Total Fat 12g 15% DV
Carbs 35.7g 13% DV
Fiber 13.7g 49% DV
Sugar 8g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9990.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 964.5mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 33.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 180.5mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 37.3mg 41% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 655.3mg 50% DV
Iron 11.9mg 66% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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