Carie’s Stuffed Zucchini Makeover

Ingredients

• 8 fresh zucchini
• 5 mushrooms
• 1 lb. 93% Lean Ground Beef
• 1/2 yellow onion chopped
• 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. Mrs. Dash Table Blend
• 3 slices Food For Life^® Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted 100% Whole Wheat Bread
• 1 cup Kraft – Low Fat Mexican Shredded Cheese (2%)
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 cup Prego Heart Healthy Spaghetti Sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Slice zucchini in half, lengthwise & spoon out insides.
3. Place 1/4 cup water in a microwave safe dish and zucchini to it.
4. Pop it in the microwave for 3-5 minutes until it is tender-crisp.
5. While the Zucchini microwaves combine ground beef, onion, mushrooms, & spices.
6. Cook together until meat is cooked thoroughly.
7. Crumble Ezekiel bread into fine bread crumbs.
8. Mix thoroughly the meat mixture, bread crumbs, cheese (reserve a Tbsp of cheese for topping), egg white, & spaghetti sauce in a mixing bowl.
9. Spoon into zucchini halves and place them onto a baking sheet.
10. Sprinkle remaining cheese over stuffed zucchini.
11. Place in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.

Makes 8 servings at about 188 calories per serving.