Sausage Stuffed Zucchini with everyday ingredients

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Zucchini, 2 medium Grated Parmesan Cheese, 1/2 cupOnions, raw, .50 cup, chopped Garlic-minced 2 tsp Italian Turkey Sausage (sweet), 16 oz Bacon (Low sodium) 8 slices (I did try this recipe with turkey bacon-it wasn't nearly as yummy as with the 'real' thing.)seasonings as desired
Directions
1) Cut zucchinis in half, lengthwise.
2) Remove seeds to form a hollow in the pulp.
3) Place 2 slices of bacon in the bottom of each hollow.
4) Mix sausage, garlic, and onions. Take mixture and distribute between the four zucchini halves, on top of the bacon.
5) Place 2 slices of bacon on top of the sausage (2 slices per zucchini half).
6) Place 1/8 cup parmesan cheese on top of each half.
7) Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until sausage is done and cheese is slightly browned.
8) Once removed from the oven, split into 8 servings and serve.
9) You can eat the skin, if you choose. If not, scoop out the pulp as you dig in!

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHRISSIET01.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 189.2
  • Total Fat: 13.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 47.8 mg
  • Sodium: 625.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 17.5 g

Member Reviews
  • MARTYK42
    Higher fat content but worth it! - 9/11/09