LIGHT STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Light Stuffed Zucchini image

Provided by 871588

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 medium zucchini
3/4 lb ground turkey
1 small onion, minced
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
6 ounces tomato paste
2 cups tomato sauce

Steps:

Cut 6 zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds if they are large.
Blanch shell 8-10 minutes. Scoop out zucchini, leaving 1/2 inch shell. Chop zucchini that you scooped out.
Chop remining zucchini into small cubes.
Brown turkey, onion, green pepper, and chopped zucchini.
Add all seasonings, bread crumbs, tomato paste, and half or the cheese.
Stuff zucchini shells.
Pour sauce over all, sprinkle on remaining cheese, and bake 30 minutes at 375°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 827.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 11.7, Protein 15.2