Cheesy Stuffed Zucchini

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 370

Protein: 25.4g

Carbohydrate: 42.9g

Fat: 10.8g

Sodium: 948mg

Fiber: 6.9g

Calcium: 258mg

Iron: 3.7mg

Ingredients

3 zucchini
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (32-ounce) jar of spaghetti sauce
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2 Trim stems from zucchini and slice lengthwise; scoop out seeds.

3 Prepare turkey mixture: Mix ground turkey, bread crumbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.

4 Stuff zucchini with turkey mixture and place in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

5 Pour sauce over zucchini and cover pan with foil.

6 Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until ground turkey is cooked.

7 Remove foil and sprinkle dish with mozzarella cheese. Place back in the oven and cook until cheese is melted.

8 Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Tips: To make allergen friendly, swap out the ingredients to fit your family’s needs. For example, use gluten-free bread crumbs to make wheat- and gluten-free.

Recipe/Image/Video credit to TexasWIC.org

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