Description
Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delightful culinary creation that takes summer’s bounty and transforms it into a flavorful dish that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Each zucchini boat is filled with savory ground turkey, aromatic spices, and topped with gooey melted cheese, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable, ensuring you can tailor it to your taste preferences. Dive into this delicious adventure that promises to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb ground turkey (or beef/chicken)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and ground turkey; cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and reserved zucchini flesh. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill each zucchini half with the meat mixture and top generously with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg