Description
Tender zucchini, savory ground turkey, rich tomato sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella come together in one cozy dinner that feels both fresh and comforting. These stuffed zucchini boats are hearty enough for a family meal, yet light enough for busy weeknights when you want something wholesome without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 4 medium zucchini, about 2 pounds
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup reserved zucchini flesh
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup strained tomatoes
- 1/2 cup part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out the center, leaving about 1/4-inch around the edges to form sturdy zucchini boats. Save the scooped zucchini flesh for the filling.
- Carefully place the zucchini halves into the boiling water for 1 minute.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until lightly browned, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks.
- Stir in the garlic, onion, green pepper, reserved zucchini flesh, Italian seasoning, strained tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Arrange the zucchini halves in a baking dish. Spoon about 1/2 cup of filling into each zucchini boat.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese has fully melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftover stuffed zucchini boats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes or microwave until warmed through. You can prepare the turkey filling up to 2 days ahead or freeze assembled unbaked zucchini boats for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg