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Mediterranean Zucchini Boats

Quick and easy Mediterranean zucchini boats packed with flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 540 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker with natural release capability

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini fresh and firm
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey sausage
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup chopped yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup bread crumbs divided
  • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives halved
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil divided
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. From stem to stem, slice the zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, chop, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey sausage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring and breaking it up into smaller pieces.
  • Add the onion and garlic and season with the oregano, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Add the reserved chopped zucchini pulp and cook until the onion softens and the turkey is no longer pink.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the whisked egg, bread crumbs, olives, sun dried tomatoes, ¾ of the basil, pine nuts, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Toss and mix well.
  • Spoon the stuffing into the zucchini boats and place in a 9 X 12 baking dish or baking sheet. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10-15 more minutes or until the zucchini are fork tender.
  • Serve hot topped with the remaining basil and more Parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Watch for the valve hiss and steam cues during the pressure cooking stage so you know when to trust the natural release.
  • When that’s done, dinner is ready to serve, juicy and full of flavor.

Notes

Serve your Mediterranean stuffed zucchini boats fresh, golden, and full of flavor.