Stuffed Zuchinni Recipe

I had this HUGE zucchini Farmer Bob gave us a little while back. I figured it was a great chance to make some stuffed zucchini!

1/2 lb of ground lean turkey (can use meatless meat or ground beef if preferred)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
2 tablespoons of water
1 cup of diced zucchini
1 big zucchini
1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese
Cooking spray
1/4 cup of low fat stredded cheese

1. Preheat oven (or toaster oven) to 400.
2. Slice big zucchini lengthwise into two halves. Then half that. (You'll have 4 pieces)
3. Scrape out the seeds and lights spray them with cooking spray.
4. Place in the oven for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile the zucchini is baking....
5. Cook the turkey in a pan until fully cooked.
6. Place turkey in a mixing bowl and set aside.
7. Place the diced zucchini into the pan and saute up for about 5 minutes.
8. Toss all the seasonings, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, water, diced zucchini up with the turkey until mixed well.
9. When zucchini buzzer goes off, take out and spoon mixture into the zucchini.
11. Top with shredded cheese.
10. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes.

Outcome:
2 servings (one serving shown)



Nutrition:

Zucchini Bread

Yesterday I ventured over to Farmer Bob's house and got a TON of veggies. While the majority of them are going to be chopped up and put in the freezer, I decided to make some nice and yummy bread.


Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup flaxseed
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg substitute
2 tablespoons of Agave Syrup
1/4 brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
1 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cup grated zucchini


Directions

1. Mix dry stuff and set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, mix egg, sugars, applesauce, and vanilla and mix until smooth.
3. Stir in vegetables.
4. Add dry ingredients.
5. Pour into greased bread pan. Bake 45-55 minutes at 330 degrees until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Outcome:
1 loaf yields nine servings




Nutrition:

Recipe Section

With all the food we've grown, I wanted to start an area about what to do with it. All the food highlighted here is from either our garden, a friend's garden or the farmer's market down the street from us. We'll be showcasing all sorts of meals from appetizers to desserts.

Thanks again for baring with us during this time of transition!