Turkey Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

If the Title didn't make your Mouth Water... when you take your first bite it will... I found this while searching for Low Carb recipes, and thought I would give this a try! The original recipe has been tweaked so it could be 'band' friendly. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

Ingredients:

1 med. to large zucchini

1 turkey sausage link (lean sweet italian) REMOVE CASING

1/2 cup Marinara sauce

1 tbs smart balance butter lite (or any lite butter spread)

2 tbs. diced onion

1/8 cup diced green pepper

pinch of garlic powder

1/8 cup shreded mozzerella

1 tbs parmesan cheese

Directions:

Scoop out insides of zucchini (put aside zucchini guts), boil Water in a large or med. pot and place the zucchini in the boiling water for only a minute. (you don't want them to break). remove from water and place on napkin to drain/dry.

In a small non stick pan, using a butter spray and add 1 tbs of smart balance butter lite, add onion, peppers, and zucchini guts, garlic powder till soft, then add the turkey sausage and mix till brown (don't over cook). cool down the mixture to room temperture.

Using a spoon or hands fill the zucchini and press the filling gently. Sprinkle your parmesan cheese, add sauce, mozzerella.

Cover bottom of dish with sauce and place the filled zucchini (cover with foil)

Pre-heat oven - 350 bake for about 25 minutes

***You can make this for an entire family by doubling up the recipe*** You can also fill the zucchini with any meats, veggies, get creative....

Calories for 1 entire zucchini are: (2 halves)

Calories : 300

fat: 17 grams

carbs: 16.5

protein: 20 grams

Fiber: 4.4 grams

**if you eat only half of the zucchini, cut the nutrients above in half***

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I'm totally trying this!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Definitely trying this!My daughter will be over to help eat it. She likes all things zucchini.

Thanks for sharing!

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

I have to be honest, I can only eat one half... the other half is put away for dinner tonight. It is really really delicious! and super tender! It melted in my mouth, LOL.

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

I'm totally trying this!

Ohh Missy, you are going to love this hon (hugs)

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Definitely trying this!My daughter will be over to help eat it. She likes all things zucchini.

Thanks for sharing!

Hi Maddy, I can't wait for you to try this! You and your daughter will love it!!!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Hi Maddy' date=' I can't wait for you to try this! You and your daughter will love it!!![/quote']

I'm just mad that I just had my fill and on liquids for 48 hrs. I can almost smell it.

I know we'll both love it!

[CaGottaBand 498]

Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing.

[megamomnj 334]

I have done a version of these before. Instead of boiling the zucchini, I bake them. Also, instead of the marinara, I have added diced tomatoes and meatloaf seasoning. Turns out great! You can also do the same recipe but with peppers instead.

Thanks for reminding me about these!

[Hope2013 7]

If the Title didn't make your Mouth Water... when you take your first bite it will... I found this while searching for Low Carb Recipes' date=' and thought I would give this a try! The original recipe has been tweaked so it could be 'band' friendly. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

Ingredients:

1 med. to large zucchini

1 turkey sausage link (lean sweet italian) REMOVE CASING

1/2 cup Marinara sauce

1 tbs smart balance butter lite (or any lite butter spread)

2 tbs. diced onion

1/8 cup diced green pepper

pinch of garlic powder

1/8 cup shreded mozzerella

1 tbs parmesan cheese

Directions:

Scoop out insides of zucchini (put aside zucchini guts), boil Water in a large or med. pot and place the zucchini in the boiling water for only a minute. (you don't want them to break). remove from water and place on napkin to drain/dry.

In a small non stick pan, using a butter spray and add 1 tbs of smart balance butter lite, add onion, peppers, and zucchini guts, garlic powder till soft, then add the turkey sausage and mix till brown (don't over cook). cool down the mixture to room temperture.

Using a spoon or hands fill the zucchini and press the filling gently. Sprinkle your parmesan cheese, add sauce, mozzerella.

Cover bottom of dish with sauce and place the filled zucchini (cover with foil)

Pre-heat oven - 350 bake for about 25 minutes

***You can make this for an entire family by doubling up the recipe*** You can also fill the zucchini with any meats, veggies, get creative....

Calories for 1 entire zucchini are: (2 halves)

Calories : 300

fat: 17 grams

carbs: 16.5

protein: 20 grams

Fiber: 4.4 grams

**if you eat only half of the zucchini, cut the nutrients above in half***[/quote']

[supernurseD 5]

If the Title didn't make your Mouth Water... when you take your first bite it will... I found this while searching for Low Carb Recipes' date=' and thought I would give this a try! The original recipe has been tweaked so it could be 'band' friendly. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

Ingredients:

1 med. to large zucchini

1 turkey sausage link (lean sweet italian) REMOVE CASING

1/2 cup Marinara sauce

1 tbs smart balance butter lite (or any lite butter spread)

2 tbs. diced onion

1/8 cup diced green pepper

pinch of garlic powder

1/8 cup shreded mozzerella

1 tbs parmesan cheese

Directions:

Scoop out insides of zucchini (put aside zucchini guts), boil Water in a large or med. pot and place the zucchini in the boiling water for only a minute. (you don't want them to break). remove from water and place on napkin to drain/dry.

In a small non stick pan, using a butter spray and add 1 tbs of smart balance butter lite, add onion, peppers, and zucchini guts, garlic powder till soft, then add the turkey sausage and mix till brown (don't over cook). cool down the mixture to room temperture.

Using a spoon or hands fill the zucchini and press the filling gently. Sprinkle your parmesan cheese, add sauce, mozzerella.

Cover bottom of dish with sauce and place the filled zucchini (cover with foil)

Pre-heat oven - 350 bake for about 25 minutes

***You can make this for an entire family by doubling up the recipe*** You can also fill the zucchini with any meats, veggies, get creative....

Calories for 1 entire zucchini are: (2 halves)

Calories : 300

fat: 17 grams

carbs: 16.5

protein: 20 grams

Fiber: 4.4 grams

**if you eat only half of the zucchini, cut the nutrients above in half***[/quote']

So I decided to make this for dinner tonight with a few changes. I used eggplant instead of zucchini and ground turkey instead of sausage and it came out amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[ndtman 4]

Yummy I am so going to add this to my list of goodies.