Description
Healthy and flavorful zucchini boats filled with lean ground turkey and protein-rich quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh to create a boat shape, leaving about a 1/4-inch border. Chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped zucchini flesh, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa and marinara sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Spoon the turkey and quinoa mixture into the zucchini boats.
- Place the stuffed zucchini boats in a baking dish. Add about 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of each boat, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or lean beef for the ground turkey.
- Add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the filling.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Turkey, Quinoa, Zucchini Boats, Healthy Dinner, Stuffed Zucchini, Ground Turkey Recipe