Creamy Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini with Spinach and Turkey Bacon Delight
This delicious creamy ricotta-stuffed zucchini is a perfect blend of flavors, featuring spinach and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchinis
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic, mushrooms, and spinach, cooking until soft.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, cooked vegetables, crumbled turkey bacon, and parmesan cheese.
- Stuff the zucchini halves with the ricotta mixture.
- Place stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian herbs to the filling.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creamy Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini, Spinach, Turkey Bacon, Healthy Recipe