Lasagna-Stuffed Zucchini Bites

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 small zucchini (about 2 inches in diameter)
  • 1 cup cooked crumbled Italian turkey sausage
  • 1 cup garlic-and-herb tomato pasta sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • 2
    Cut zucchini into 2-inch pieces. With small scoop or spoon, scoop out small portion of zucchini in center of each slice to make room for filling.
  • 3
    In small bowl, stir together sausage and pasta sauce. Spoon 1 tablespoon mixture into each zucchini slice; top evenly with cheese. Place on cookie sheet.
  • 4
    Bake 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is golden brown.

  • Swap in any of your favorite pasta sauces.
  • Cut the fat by using reduced-fat mozzarella cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
200
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
630mg
26%
Potassium
470mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
7g
Protein
16g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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