Description
These nutrient-dense zucchini boats serve as the perfect low-carb vessel for a savory mixture of seasoned ground turkey and aromatic herbs. Baked to tender perfection and topped with melted mozzarella, this meal is a quick, restaurant-quality dinner solution for busy weeknights. It is a satisfying, grain-free dish that utilizes fresh seasonal squash to provide a moist and flavorful dining experience that the whole family will enjoy without requiring heavy starches.
Ingredients
4 large Zucchini
1 lb Ground Turkey
1 cup Tomato Sauce
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tbsp Italian Herbs
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wash the zucchini and slice each in half lengthwise.
Scoop out the center seeds using a metal spoon to create a deep channel.
Brown the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
Add the minced garlic and Italian herbs to the skillet.
Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for five minutes to reduce the liquid.
Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into the hollowed zucchini boats.
Place the boats in a baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
Yellow squash can be used as a direct swap for zucchini. Use lentils instead of turkey for a vegetarian version. Provolone or feta cheese can substitute for mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 zucchini halves
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
