Turkey Zucchini Boats
Turkey Zucchini Boats are a great way to use fresh zucchini and ground turkey in a new way, and bursting with Italian flavors.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 4 medium zucchini’s
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1/2 for filling and remaining for topping
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Prep zucchini:
- Cut each zucchini in half, lengthwise.
- Use a spoon and scoop out the flesh of the zucchini to create zucchini shells.
- Place the zucchinis in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
Cook turkey:
- To a skillet on the stove, add the turkey, seasonings, and onion cook for about 10 minutes while breaking apart with a spatula until the turkey is cooked.
- Now add the marinara sauce and let everything simmer for 10 minutes. Add 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, stir together so the cheese melts.
Fill turkey boats:
- Scoop the turkey mixture to the inside of the zucchini halves, and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- After the first cook time, remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Enjoy
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Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1056mg | Potassium: 1416mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1351IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 4mg
