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Halved zucchini shells filled with savory ground turkey and melted cheese in a baking dish.
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Ground Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini s
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Halve zucchinis lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the centers to create a channel, leaving a shell approximately 0.25-inch thick.
  • Finely chop 0.5 cup of the extracted zucchini flesh and set aside; discard the remaining flesh.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Add diced onion, minced garlic, and the reserved chopped zucchini flesh to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  • Incorporate the marinara sauce, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Place the zucchini shells into the prepared baking dish. Distribute the turkey mixture evenly among the hollowed channels.
  • Top each boat with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the zucchini is tender when pierced with a fork and the cheese is golden and bubbly.