Stuffed zucchini made with seasoned turkey sausage, then topped with slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese. A delicious side dish or main dish that is fast and easy to prepare. (Serves 4)
Ingredients
4 medium-sized zucchini
1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 cup onion chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Freshly ground sea salt & black pepper, to taste
2 ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Start by preparing zucchini boats. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, then scoop out pulp, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh from the edge of the skin.
- In a medium skillet, add ground turkey, fennel seeds, garlic and onion. Brown over medium high heat. Drain and set aside until cooled.
- In a large bowl mix cooled ground turkey, basil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Fill each zucchini shell with meat mixture. Place in a baking dish. - Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until zucchini are fork tender.
- During the last few minutes of baking, top each zucchini boat with sliced tomato and mozzarella cheese.
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