Cheddar and Sausage Zucchini Stuffed Boats
Cheddar and Sausage Zucchini Stuffed Boats
Course: Sides, AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
25
minutesTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
2 zucchini
1/4 pound turkey sausage, casing removed
1/4 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 green pepper
1/2 onion
2 cloves garlic
basil and paprika (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut zucchini evenly in half. Scoop out insides with a spoon, put into a bowl, and set aside for later.
- Place zucchini boats on a baking sheet lined with foil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, add ground turkey, and turkey sausage. Season with salt and pepper; breaking apart, cook for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to pan. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, cook until veggies are soften, about 3 minutes.
- Return turkey to skillet, along with zucchini meat, tomato paste, oregano, and Italian seasoning. Stir until thoroughly combined, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Turn off heat and add most of your cheese. Reverse some for topping later. Stir to well combined.
- Scoop turkey mixture evenly into the zucchini halves. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 10 minutes
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve!
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