Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Walnut-Spinach Whole-Grain Pilaf
Ingredients
- 6 zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 2 Tbsp water, divided
- 1 (8-oz) pkg sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey sausage
- 1 (8-oz) pkg chopped onions (about 1 cup)
- 1 (24-oz) jar roasted garlic marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded Italian-blend cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Place half of zucchini, cut sides down, in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish; add 1 Tbsp water. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave at HIGH 5 to 6 minutes or until fork-tender. Repeat with remaining zucchini and 1 Tbsp water.
- Scoop out zucchini pulp, leaving ¼-inch-thick shells. Chop pulp.
- Meanwhile, cook mushrooms in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high 6 to 8 minutes or until browned; remove from skillet.
- Add sausage and onion to skillet; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until browned and crumbly. Stir in mushrooms and sauce; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Stir in zucchini pulp. Spoon sausage mixture into zucchini shells, and place on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with cheese and panko; coat with cooking spray. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and panko is golden.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (8.5-oz) pouches microwavable seven whole-grains mix (such as Seeds of Change)
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ (12-oz) jar sliced roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 (5-oz) pkg baby spinach, torn
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Microwave whole-grains mix according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook onion and garlic in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add nuts; cook 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in grains mix, roasted peppers, spinach, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute or until spinach is wilted.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
412
|
257
|
669
|
| Fat (g) | 25 | 13 | 38 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Protein (g) | 23 | 6 | 29 |
| Carb (g) | 22 | 32 | 54 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Sodium (mg) | 914 | 269 | 1183 |
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