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Baked Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Baked Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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Baked Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Boats offer a delicious and healthy way to enjoy summer squash, bursting with vibrant flavors that celebrate Mediterranean cuisine. These delightful boats are perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep, providing a satisfying dish that’s both nutritious and easy to make. With a quick preparation time of just 20 minutes and the flexibility to customize ingredients based on personal preferences, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy these zucchini boats fresh from the oven, packed with ground turkey sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 1.25 lbs ground turkey sausage
  • 1/2 cup onion (finely diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp oregano (dried)
  • 1.25 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground for best flavor)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup bread crumbs (panko recommended for extra crispiness)
  • 1/2 cup olives (pitted and sliced)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent, add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Stir in ground turkey sausage, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook until browned.
  4. Remove from heat; let cool slightly before mixing in egg, bread crumbs, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Generously fill zucchini halves with the mixture. Place in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.

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