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Grilled Turkey Zucchini Boats
Grilled Turkey Zucchini Boats Recipe -Turkey stuffed zucchini makes the perfect healthy dinner! One of the best zucchini recipes I’ve ever made.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 272 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 13.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes , drained
- 1/2 cup sweet onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- Pinch fine sea salt
- Pinch of chili powder optional
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese , your choice
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, garlic and petite tomatoes, stirring frequently until soft and dry.
- Crumble the ground turkey, adding it to the pan. Continue to crumble while cooking. Mixture will be dry, but if it starts to stick, add a little more oil.
- While cooking, cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Spoon out center with a spoon or melon baller, you can reserve for salads, dressing or a smoothie or discard.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into the zucchini boats.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates. Carefully set the zucchini onto the grates on direct heat using a fish spatula (or other long spatula). Grill for 5-8 minutes, or until zucchini is tender, but still holds its shape.
- Sprinkle with cheese and close lid with heat off for 1-2 minutes to allow cheese to melt. Remove and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
289mg
(12%)
Potassium
1160mg
(33%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
720IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
45.3mg
(50%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 289mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1160mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 720IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 45.3mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.