Dinner for 4
Mediterranean Zucchini Boats
$13.55for 465 minServes 4
Zucchini halves fill with seasoned turkey sausage, olives, tomatoes, herbs, breadcrumbs, and cheese before baking.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $2.69Typical price |
 | Chicken or turkey sausage$5.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.99Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.56Typical price |
 | Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
 | Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.54Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
 | Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.55 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MediterraneanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
$3.39 per serving$13.55 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 zucchini
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey sausage
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 egg
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Halve the zucchini lengthwise, scoop out the centers, and place the shells in the dish.
- Cook the turkey sausage, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the egg, breadcrumbs, olives, tomatoes, basil, and pine nuts.
- Fill the zucchini shells and top them with Parmesan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the filling is firm.
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