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Turkey-Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Robin Miller) Recipe

Turkey-Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Robin Miller) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 large zucchini , halved lengthwise
1 lb turkey sweet-n-sour meatballs, diced, recipe follows or crumbled cooked ground turkey
1/3 cup sour cream, lowfat or regular
1/2 cup coarsely chopped artichoke hearts ( oil or water- packed)
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp grated parmesan, divided
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp seasoned dry bread crumbs
orzo pesto , recipe follows
2 lb ground turkey breast
2 tsp salt-free garlic and herb seasoning
1 egg white
salt and ground black pepper
2 (15-oz) cans tomato sauce
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp dried thyme
12 oz orzo pasta
2 tbsp prepared basil pesto

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop seeds from center of each zucchini half, making 4 long, canoe-like boats. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine diced meatballs or other cooked ground turkey, sour cream, artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan Cheese, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine. Spoon mixture into zucchini boats. Sprinkle bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan over filling in boats.
Bake zucchini boats 10 to 12 minutes, until top is golden brown and filling is heated through. Serve with Orzo Pesto.
Sweet-N-Sour Turkey Meatballs:
In a large bowl, combine turkey, garlic and herb seasoning, egg white and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Mix well and shape mixture into about 32 meatballs. Place meatballs in bottom of slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, broth, chili sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and thyme. Pour mixture over meatballs.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
Yield: 8 servings
Orzo Pesto:
Cook and drain orzo according to package directions. Toss with pesto and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	690.8 Kcal (2892 kJ)
Calories from fat	190.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.18g	33%
Cholesterol	130.63mg	44%
Sodium	4197.52mg	175%
Potassium	1844.63mg	39%
Total Carbs	69.72g	23%
Sugars	40.79g	163%
Dietary Fiber	7.3g	29%
Protein	49.93g	100%
Vitamin C	19.6mg	33%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	256.4mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	104.51 Kcal (438 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.21g	33%
Cholesterol	19.76mg	44%
Sodium	635.07mg	175%
Potassium	279.09mg	39%
Total Carbs	10.55g	23%
Sugars	6.17g	163%
Dietary Fiber	1.11g	29%
Protein	7.55g	100%
Vitamin C	3mg	33%
Iron	0.3mg	12%
Calcium	38.8mg	26%

* 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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