TURKEY SAUSAGE ZUCCHINI BOATS

Turkey Sausage Zucchini Boats image

When I worked in the school library, my co-workers were my taste testers. They approved this healthy and happy spin on stuffed zucchini. -Stephanie Cotterman, West Alexandria, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 medium zucchini
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 cup salad croutons, coarsely crushed
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each zucchini lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell; chop pulp., In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion, celery, garlic and seasonings over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles. Stir in croutons, 1/2 cup cheese and zucchini pulp. Spoon into zucchini shells., Transfer to two ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes; add 1/4 in. water. Bake, covered, 30-35 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges