What's for Lunch?

Leftovers!  But not just any leftovers!  Turkey Stuffed Zucchini!  If you're looking for a fresh, summertime recipe, look no further!  (Just be prepared that a little work is involved!)  This is one dish the whole family loves and can be adapted to your liking!

I served mine with a side of wild rice and fresh berries.  Recipe to follow:

This is one happy camper!

Stuffed Zucchini

4-5 zucchini- cut in half lengthwise, scoop out the insides leaving about 1/4 in all around

1 tsp butter

1/2 onion, diced

1 shallot, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 oz white wine- or more to taste

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey

1 tsp paprika

3 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp garlic powder

1 egg

1/4 c Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp bread crumbs

1 c chicken broth

Heat oven to 400

Arrange prepared zucchini in a baking dish

Chop flesh of scoop zucchini into pieces, set aside

Melt butter in saute pan and add onion, shallot, and garlic, cooking until soft

Add zucchini and a pinch of salt- cook 2-3 min

Add wine and cook till wine reduces

Add turkey and other spices- cook and mix until well blended

Remove turkey mixture from heat and put in a bowl to cool

Add parmesan cheese and egg to turkey mixture

Fill zucchini with stuffing, pressing firmly, and top with breadcrumbs

Pour broth in bottom of baking dish

Bake about 35 minutes until zucchini boats are tender

ENJOY!