Savory Stuffed Zucchini Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Savory Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
Servings: 3
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 medium zucchini (1-3/4 to 2 pounds)
  • 12 ounces Italian sausage, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons Taste of Home – Great Flavors Italian seasoning
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Reserve pulp. Cook shells in salted water for 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Set aside.
  2. Chop zucchini pulp. Place pulp in a saucepan; add the sausage, peppers, onion, Italian seasoning and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Place zucchini shells in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spoon filling into shells.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter; whisk in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and mustard.
  4. Pour over zucchini. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 ° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

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