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Baked Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Baked Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Boats That Wow Every Bite

Baked Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Boats packed with turkey sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives, offering a flavorful, healthy dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini
  • 4 medium Zucchini 6-8 inches long
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Sausage Feel free to swap for chicken sausage or a plant-based meat
  • 1 small Onion Finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Quintessential Mediterranean herb
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Opt for gluten-free panko if needed
  • 1/2 cup Olives Green or black, based on taste
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts Adds crunch
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Carefully slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh.
  3. Place the zucchini halves, cut-side up, in a baking dish and season with salt.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the ground turkey sausage until browned.
  5. Add onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper, sautéing until onion is translucent.
  6. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in egg, panko, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, and half the Parmesan.
  7. Stuff each zucchini half with the filling, mounding it slightly, and top with remaining Parmesan.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
  9. Let rest for a few minutes, garnish, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow zucchinis to sit with salt for 10 minutes before filling to draw out excess moisture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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