Tuscan Women Cook Makes Zucchini Two Ways

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier alternative with added fiber.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is often more affordable.

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft.

Mix cooked onion and garlic with breadcrumbs, rosemary, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Stuff the zucchini halves with the mixture.

Place stuffed zucchini in the oven and cook for approximately 30 minutes or until the top is brown.

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