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Turkey Zucchini Boats

These turkey stuffed zucchini boats come together quickly with only 5 simple ingredients! It's the perfect healthy dinner recipe for busy weeknights.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.