Turkey Stuffed Zucchini
User Reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
1 hr
-
Servings
4 servings
-
Calories
258 kcal
-
Course
Main Course, Dinner, Others
-
Cuisine
American
Turkey Stuffed Zucchini
Report
These healthy zucchini boats are stuffed with a mixture of ground turkey, Parmesan, and onions and topped with breadcrumbs.
Share:
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini (6 to 7 ounces each )
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/2 small onion (finely diced)
- 1 shallot (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 oz white wine
- 1.3 lb ground turkey (20.8 oz )
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4" thick. Arrange in a baking dish.
- Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and add onion, shallot and garlic. Cook on a medium-low for about 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent.
- Add chopped zucchini and season with a pinch of salt, cook about 2-3 minutes.
- Add wine and cook until it reduces.
- Add ground turkey and season with salt and pepper, cooking until turkey is cooked through, breaking up in smaller pieces, about 5 minutes.
- Add paprika, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Mix well and cook another minute. Set aside to cool.
- When cooled, add parmesan cheese and egg white, mix well.
- Using a spoon, fill hollowed zucchinis with stuffing, pressing firmly and top with bread crumbs. Place chicken broth in bottom of the baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake 35 minutes and serve right away.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Serving
2halves
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12.5g
(4%)
Protein
39.5g
(79%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
78.5mg
(26%)
Sodium
344.5mg
(14%)
Fiber
2.5g
(10%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2halves | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 39.5g | 79% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 78.5mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 344.5mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
