Turkey Zucchini Boats
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Turkey Zucchini Boats
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These turkey stuffed zucchini boats come together quickly with only 5 simple ingredients! It's the perfect healthy dinner recipe for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini squash
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 1 lb ground lean turkey
- 1 ½ cup marinara sauce
- 2-3 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese optional
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and ground turkey into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking apart with a wooden spoon or spatula while it cooks.
- Add the marinara sauce to the turkey mixture. Stir to fully coat the turkey mixture with the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, as the turkey cooks cut the zucchini in half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop the seeds and center out of each zucchini half, leaving about ¼ inch thick zucchini boat.
- Place the zucchini (cut-side up) in a 9x13 baking dish. Spoon the turkey mixture into the four zucchini boats. Sprinkle each boat with a little parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until boats are heated throughout and cheese has melted. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Ground turkey: Swap with ground chicken for a similar lean protein option. Ground beef or mild or hot Italian sausage are also great alternatives if you want something with red meat. For a vegetarian or vegan alternative, try using crumbled tempeh.
- Marinara sauce: Use your favorite pasta sauce flavor variation or swap it with pesto for pesto zucchini boats.
- Parmesan cheese: You can swap this with mozzarella cheese for a creamy melt, cheddar for a sharper taste or feta for a tangy twist. For a dairy-free option, use nutritional yeast or a vegan cheese alternative to keep it plant-based.
- Add veggies: Like I said feel free to add additional veggies to the turkey mixture. If you do this, make sure to add them with the onion so they can soften slightly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 recipe (2 zucchini boats)
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
434mg
(18%)
Potassium
816mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe (2 zucchini boats) | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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