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Ground Turkey Zucchini Boats

These Ground Turkey Zucchini Boats are the perfect meal when you're in the mood for something light and delicious. Warm zucchini is stuffed with juicy ground turkey, flavorful pasta sauce, and fluffy couscous.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 413 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 large zucchinis
  • salt + pepper
  • ⅔ cup cooked couscous
  • cooking spray or oil
  • 1 lb 93/7 ground turkey
  • ¼ red onion diced
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 16 oz pasta sauce of choice
  • ½ cup italian blend cheese

Instructions

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  1. Let’s start by preparing the zucchini. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Halve the zucchinis long ways and carefully remove the insides with a spoon or melon baller. Then, spray the zucchini halves with cooking oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. While the zucchini bakes, prepare the couscous according to the box instructions.
  3. While the couscous cooks, let's work on the ground turkey. Spray a skillet with cooking spray and warm over medium heat. Add ground turkey, diced red onion, and also the dried basil.
  4. Sauté ground turkey until fully cooked, breaking up into smaller chunks with a meat masher it cooks. At this point, the couscous should be done. Add it to the cooked meat.
  5. Then, pour pasta sauce into the skillet and mix.
  6. Using a spoon, add the meat mixture into each cooked zucchini boat.
  7. Top the boats with shredded cheese and put them back into the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted to your liking.
  8. Serve & enjoy! 😊

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. These reheat well in the microwave. Use 30-60 second intervals.
  • Zucchini is VERY delicate, so scoop gently. I broke a few of my boats when making them for the first time. Also, if your boats don’t all fit in one baking dish, use two instead of stacking them.
  • Freeze the zucchini pulp for smoothies or chop up and add to a stir fry.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving (2 halves) Calories 413kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 1143mg (48%) Potassium 920mg (26%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving (2 halves)
Calories 413kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 1143mg 48%
Potassium 920mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.