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Stuffed Zucchini And Red Bell Peppers Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c sliced fresh Italian parsley .
  • 2 tbsps olive oil .
  • 1/4 c plain dried breadcrumbs .
  • 1 lb ground turkey .
  • marinara sauce .
  • 3 tbsps ketchup .
  • 2 zucchini, ends removed, halved lengthwise & crosswise .
  • 1 tsp salt .
  • 1 large egg .
  • 1/3 c grated pecorino romano cheese .
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1 small onion (sliced or grated) .
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat the oven to 400F degrees F.
  • Step #2 Lightly drizzle the olive oil into a 9 by 12 inch baking dish.
  • Step #3 Whisk the onion, egg, parsley, garlic, ketchup, salt & pepper In a large-ish bowl to mix.
  • Step #4 Stir in the cheese & bread crumbs.
  • Step #5 Mix in the turkey.
  • Step #6 Cover up & put in the fridge the turkey mixture.
  • Step #7 Using a melon baller or spoon, carefully scrape out the seeds & inner flesh from the zucchini, leaving the 1/8 inch thick shells.
  • Step #8 Be careful not to pierce through the skin.
  • Step #9 Fill the zucchini & pepper halves with the turkey mixture, dividing equally & mounding slightly.
  • Step #10 Arrange the stuffed vegetables in the baking dish.
  • Step #11 Pour the marinara sauce over the stuffed vegetables.
  • Step #12 Bake uncovered until the vegetables are tender & beginning to brown & a thermometer inserted into the filling registers 165 degrees F, (about 45 mins).
  • Step #13 Transfer the stuffed vegetables to a platter & serve.
  • Enjoy the Stuffed Zucchini & Red Bell Peppers recipe

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