Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats
A delightful recipe featuring tender zucchini boats filled with a savory mixture of ground turkey, rice, and diced tomatoes, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- Cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add cooked rice, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet, and mix well.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the turkey mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, if desired.
- Place the stuffed zucchini on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Great for meal prep; can be stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months. Customize with different grains or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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