Stuffed Zucchini Boats

This Stuffed Zucchini Boats recipe is a great way to add more vegetables to your diet!

Today we’re making a healthy but delicious Stuffed Zucchini Boats recipe with Balsamic Reduction. This is a great way to use up fresh zucchini you may have in your garden, or simply to add a bit more greens to your diet.

I filled these stuffed zucchini boats with a delicious blend of sautéed Italian turkey sausage, garlic, oregano and shredded mozzarella, then drizzled them with a reduced Balsamic glaze.

Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Balsamic Glaze

Recipe by Jason Hill – CookingSessions.com
Today we're making a healthy but delicious Stuffed Zucchini Boats recipe with Balsamic Reduction. This is a great way to use up fresh zucchini you may have in your garden, or simply to add a bit more greens to your diet.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 zucchinis
  • 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 pound Italian hot turkey sausage casings removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic-shallot puree or 1-2 cloves chopped garlic
  • 2-3 chopped tomatoes about 1 1/2 cups
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 tsp pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar boiled down to about 1/3 cup

Instructions
 

  • Cut zucchini in half and remove the pulp from the middle, creating a boat.
  • Give the filling a rough chop and set aside. Chop the herbs.
  • Preheat suite pan. Add a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Add the Italian hot turkey sausage. Brown and stir. Add the chopped zucchini. Cook down, about 6-8 minutes. Strain the juice from the pan.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic-shallot puree, or 1-2 cloves chopped garlic. Stir into meat mixture. Add the fresh herbs and about 1/2 of the parsley.
  • Fill zucchini boats with meat mixture and cook at 375 for about 16 minutes. You can cook in the oven, or on a sheet pan in your grill.
  • Add shredded mozzarella and place back in oven another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar reduction and more fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
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AboutJason Hill

Hi, I’m Jason Hill, host of YouTube’s “Chef Tips” series. I graduated from culinary school in 1998, and gained my experience working the lines in Southern California. I launched my cooking videos in 2007. I love sharing quick and easy recipes that get people back in the kitchen.

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