Turkey Stuffed Zucchini With Warm Balsamic Glaze Recipe

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Turkey Stuffed Zucchini With Warm Balsamic Glaze
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut off ends of zucchini then cut in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp leaving about 1/4 inch remaining.
  3. Finely chop pulp and set aside.
  4. Heat 2 Tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat and saute onion 2 minutes.
  5. Add pulp from zucchini, and saute 3 minutes, or until onion is nicely softened.
  6. Add garlic and saute one minute longer.
  7. In medium bowl, combine turkey, onion mixture, breadcrumbs, sage, salt and pepper, mixing well.
  8. Glaze the bottom of an oven-proof casserole with enough olive oil to coat.
  9. Rub zucchini in the oil to coat all over, and place pulp side up.
  10. Divide turkey mixture in half, filling each zucchini half.
  11. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  12. Remove foil and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
  13. Meanwhile, in the same skillet used for the onion, heat one teaspoon of olive oil.
  14. Add balsamic vinegar and let boil about 1 1/2 minutes, until syrup-y.
  15. Add honey, broth and fresh thyme, bringing to a boil again for about another 1 1/2 minutes.
  16. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted, along with salt and pepper.
  17. Remove zucchini from oven, and drizzle each piece with about 2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze.
  18. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 342.42 Kcal (1434 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.53g 30%
Cholesterol 76.43mg 25%
Sodium 816.35mg 34%
Potassium 261.89mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.62g 10%
Sugars 21.05g 84%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 5%
Protein 13.87g 28%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 57.8mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.39 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.66g 30%
Cholesterol 37.81mg 25%
Sodium 403.82mg 34%
Potassium 129.55mg 6%
Total Carbs 14.16g 10%
Sugars 10.41g 84%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 5%
Protein 6.86g 28%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 28.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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