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STUFFED  ZUCCHINI BOATS

Zucchini cut in half and hollowed out to create “boats” then filled with a spicy, tomato, sausage filling, topped with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, and baked until it’s tender and crispy, golden brown on top.

 INGREDIENTS

– 3 medium zucchini – 1 lb. ground chicken sausage – 1 medium onion chopped – 1 clove garlic very finely chopped or pressed – 1 can 14 ounces pureed tomatoes – 1 teaspoon dried basil – Salt and pepper to taste – ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs – ⅓ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375°.

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and using a spoon, scoop out flesh, leaving ½-in. shells. Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces and set aside.

Brown sausage in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender. Add garlic and cook for another minute. If necessary, drain any excess fat.

Stir in tomatoes, basil, and chopped zucchini. Add salt and pepper to taste.

In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.

Divide the sausage mixture between the shells (boats), and then top with breadcrumb mixture.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until zucchini is tender and top is golden brown.

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