This was prepared with leftover sweet and sour meatballs.
Turkey-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Serves 4
Recipe By: Robin Miller
2largezucchini -- halved lengthwise
1poundsTurkey Sweet-N-Sour Meatballs -- diced, crumbled cooked
ground turkey
1/3cupsour cream -- lowfat or regular
1/2cupcoarsely chopped artichoke hearts (oil or water-packed)
1/4cupplus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan -- divided
1teaspoonsdried oregano
1/2teaspoonssalt
1/4teaspoonsground black pepper
2tablespoonsseasoned dry bread crumbs
Orzo Pesto -- recipe follows
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
2 pounds ground turkey breast
2 teaspoons salt-free garlic and herb seasoning or poultry seasoning
1 egg white
Salt and ground black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried thyme
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
12 ounces orzo pasta
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
Cook and drain orzo according to package directions. Toss with pesto
and serve.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy
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