Grilled Stuffed Zucchini

What you need:

    • 4 medium zucchini
    • 8 oz. Italian sausage
    • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
    • 4 cloves minced garlic
    • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
    • 3 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
    • 1 1/3 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, plus some
    • 2 Tbsp. Italian style breadcrumbs, plus some
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • EVOO (if grilling)

Directions:

    1. Slice zucchini in half length wise and scoop out the centers leaving about 1/4-inch around the edges and bottom of each half. Reserve enough scooped zucchini centers to make 3/4 cup diced zucchini.
    2. If grilling (whether indoors or outdoors), drizzle zucchini halves with a little olive oil and brush on all sides. Salt and pepper to taste. Grill hollow side down on medium heat for about 5 minutes. If not grilling, season halves with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
    3. Meanwhile, brown sausage in a skillet. Then add onion, garlic, and zucchini and cook until onion is tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
    4. Add tomato, basil, salt, and pepper. Then remove from heat.
    5. Add cheese and bread crumbs to filling mixture. Stir and divide filling between zucchini halves.
    6. Top each with 1 Tbsp. cheese and 1/2 tsp. breadcrumbs. Then drizzle with a little olive oil.
    7. If grilling, place filling side up on grill. Close lid and cook for 5 to 7 more minutes.
    8. If not grilling, bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
    9. After grilling/baking, heat under broiler until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

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