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Turkey Zucchini Boats
Turkey Zucchini Boats are hollowed zucchini halves filled with a savory mixture of ground lean turkey, chopped onion, and marinara sauce, topped with optional Parmesan cheese and baked until tender. The dish balances light zucchini with a hearty, sauced turkey filling offering both texture and flavor. Baking covered helps meld the ingredients and melt the cheese, resulting in a warm, satisfying main course.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
257 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 1 lb ground lean turkey
- 1 ½ cup marinara sauce
- 2-3 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese optional
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.
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Notes
- Ground turkey can be swapped with chicken, beef, Italian sausage, or crumbled tempeh for variation.
- Marinara sauce can be replaced with pesto or preferred pasta sauces.
- Optional cheese topping may be Parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar, feta, or dairy-free alternatives.
- Additional vegetables can be sautéed with onion before mixing to enhance filling.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% 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.