Turkey Stuffed Zucchini
These healthy zucchini boats are stuffed with a mixture of ground turkey, Parmesan, and onions and topped with breadcrumbs.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini (6 to 7 ounces each )
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/2 small onion (finely diced)
- 1 shallot (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 oz white wine
- 1.3 lb ground turkey (20.8 oz )
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
Steps
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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4" thick. Arrange in a baking dish.
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Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces.
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In a large skillet, melt the butter and add onion, shallot and garlic. Cook on a medium-low for about 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent.
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Add chopped zucchini and season with a pinch of salt, cook about 2-3 minutes.
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Add wine and cook until it reduces.
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Add ground turkey and season with salt and pepper, cooking until turkey is cooked through, breaking up in smaller pieces, about 5 minutes.
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Add paprika, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Mix well and cook another minute. Set aside to cool.
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When cooled, add parmesan cheese and egg white, mix well.
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Using a spoon, fill hollowed zucchinis with stuffing, pressing firmly and top with bread crumbs. Place chicken broth in bottom of the baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
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Bake 35 minutes and serve right away.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (13% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| zucchini | 4 medium | - | - |
| butter | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| onion | 0.5 small | - | - |
| shallot | 1 | - | - |
| garlic | 3 cloves | - | - |
| white wine | 1 oz | - | - |
| ground turkey | 1.3 lb | - | - |
| egg white | 1 large | - | - |
| grated parmesan cheese | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| chicken broth | 1 cup | - | - |
| whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| paprika | 1 teaspoon | $2.50/kg | $0.01 |
| garlic powder | 1 teaspoon | $0.50/100g | $0.03 |
| Italian seasoning | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| Salt and fresh pepper | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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