Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Delicious zucchini boats filled with seasoned ground turkey and cheese, perfect for a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchinis
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it nice and hot for baking those delicious zucchini boats.
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the center, creating little “boats” that will hold all your savory filling.
- Drizzle in a bit of olive oil in a skillet and heat it over medium. Add the diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they’re softened and fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet with the aromatic mixture. Cook until the turkey is browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in your cooked quinoa or rice along with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half of the marinara sauce.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into each zucchini boat, packing it in to ensure every bite is filled with flavor.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed boats and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
You can customize the filling with different grains or add extra vegetables. Perfect for meal prep and leftovers!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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