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Four baked zucchini boats stuffed with a cheesy filling, garnished with fresh basil, served on a brown plate. Grated cheese and utensils are in the background.

Baked Turkey Zucchini Boats

Chef Jenn
Baked Turkey Zucchini Boats are a cheesy, wholesome low-carb dinner made with lean turkey, zesty marinara, and melty mozzarella. They’re quick to prepare, easy to love, and perfect for healthy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium zucchinis halved and seeds scooped out
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  • Halve the zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to form shallow boats. Place cut side up in the baking dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey and onion for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Season with garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir in the marinara sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Fill each zucchini half with the turkey mixture and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the zucchini is fork-tender.
  • Let rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Try to find medium zucchini that aren’t too thin so they hold the filling well.
  • For added flavor, stir a little crushed red pepper or Italian seasoning into the marinara sauce.
  • You can prep everything ahead, store it in the fridge, and just pop it in the oven when ready to eat.
  • Swap ground turkey for ground chicken, beef, or even lentils if you’re going meatless.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 18gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 439IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword healthy dinner, low-carb, stuffed zucchini, turkey zucchini boats, zucchini boats
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