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Turkey Parm Zucchini Boats

These flavorful, healthy turkey parm zucchini boats consist of minimal ingredients & super simple to create. A delicious, comforting meal that will soon become one of your family favorites. (kid-approved too!)
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 304 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large zucchinis
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion - optional (diced)
  • 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Italian seasoning
  • salt & ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper & set aside.
  • Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion & ground turkey into the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, & Italian seasoning. (we omitted salt & onion) Cook for 8 to 10 mins, breaking apart with a wooden spoon or spatula while it cooks. Add the marinara sauce. Cook 2-3 additional mins.
  • Meanwhile, as the turkey cooks cut the zucchini into halves lengthwise & gently scrape out seeds, leaving about ¼ inch thick zucchini boat. To easily remove the center of zucchini, use the tip of a small spoon or you can use a melon baller. Pat insides of cut portion dry with paper towels. Align on prepared baking sheet.
  • In a bowl, stir together olive oil & garlic then brush lightly over the tops of zucchini.
  • Spoon the turkey mixture into the zucchini boats, leaving a small rim near the edges uncoated.
  • Sprinkle each boat evenly with mozzarella cheese then with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven 12 – 18 mins (bake time will vary depending on how thick your zucchini are & how crisp/tender you want them. You want the zucchini to be tender so that it’s pleasant to chew but not so mushy that it falls apart.)
  • Remove from oven, serve warm, & enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 37gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 344mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gCalcium: 127mg
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