Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats
A light and healthy summer meal featuring zucchini filled with a savory mixture of ground turkey, rice, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (or quinoa)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- Olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the ground turkey. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Fill each zucchini boat generously with the turkey mixture.
- Top each boat with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until zucchinis are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Use a melon baller to scoop out the zucchini easily. You can also experiment with different grains and proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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