Zucchini Boats
Delicious and healthy zucchini boats filled with savory ground turkey, marinara, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh to create a boat shape.
- Cook the ground turkey or beef until browned, then add the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Brush the insides of your zucchini boats with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the meat mixture into each zucchini half and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use a melon baller to hollow out the zucchini evenly. Experiment with fillings like diced bell peppers or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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