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zucchini boats

Delicious zucchini boats filled with flavorful ingredients, baked to perfection and topped with cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian turkey sausage
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes drain off 1-2 Tbsp liquid
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.67 cup panko breadcrumbs divided
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 0.67 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese divided
  • 1.5 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Using a spoon, scoop centers from zucchini, leaving a 1/4-inch rim to create boats. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
  5. Add sausage in crumbles, cook through, breaking up meat during cooking. Add garlic during the last minute.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in tomatoes, 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Sprinkle 1/3 cup parmesan over zucchini boats, then evenly divide filling among them.
  8. In a small bowl, mix mozzarella, remaining parmesan, and remaining panko. Sprinkle over the zucchini boats.
  9. Bake until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices for extra flavor.