Zucchini Pizza Poppers
September 12, 2013
By Jan Pinnington
September 13, 2013
Healthy Hands Cooking
Fresh green zucchini, garden ripe tomatoes, and a pizza flavored twist make this healthy appetizer delicioso!
Zucchini Pizza Poppers
Non Stick Olive Oil Cooking Spray
1 lb. Italian style seasoned ground turkey
1 medium tomato, washed and chopped
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 cup pizza sauce (jar)
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Salt & Pepper
5 Zucchinis, washed and sliced into 1/4 think rounds
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Place zucchini rounds on baking sheet covered with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
Meanwhile, sauté ground turkey, tomato, and dried spices until turkey is no longer pink. Remove from heat and stir in pizza sauce, breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
Drop turkey mixture by rounded teaspoonful onto each zucchini round. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake in 350 degree over for 18-20 minutes until zucchini is soft to the touch. Serve warm or at room temperature. May serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping on the side.
Jan Pinnington is a Nutritional Consultant and Founder of Healthy Hands Cooking. For more recipes, or to learn about their kids healthy cooking classes and instructor business opportunities, please visitwww.HealthyHandsCooking.com
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