Southwest Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Southwest Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Ingredients

2 large zucchini

halved and quartered

1 ¼ pounds lean ground turkey

½ small green bell pepper

finely chopped

¼ onion

finely chopped

1 egg

¼ cup bread crumbs

1 jalapeno pepper

seeded and minced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 cloves garlic

minced

2 teaspoons steak seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®)

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 cup salsa

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Scoop flesh out of zucchini using a spoon creating boats.

Step 3

Mix turkey green bell pepper onion egg bread crumbs jalapeno pepper cilantro garlic steak seasoning cumin and thyme together in a large bowl. Fill zucchini boats with turkey mixture. Cover with salsa and Cheddar cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until turkey is no longer pink in the center and zucchini is very tender about 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Southwest Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 427.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 41.2g 82%

Carbohydrates: 18.3g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3.9g 15%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 22.4g 34%

Saturated Fat: 9.3g 47%

Cholesterol: 181mg 60%

Vitamin A Iu: 951.3IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.1mg 108%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 62%

Vitamin C: 38.2mg 64%

Folate: 80mcg 20%

Calcium: 323.3mg 32%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 82.6mg 30%

Potassium: 1028mg 29%

Sodium: 1189.2mg 48%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 201.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.