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Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Baked zucchini filled with savory turkey, tomato paste, and parmesan.

Turkey Stuffed Zucchini BoatsGenerative AI
Calories
510
Protein
40g
Carbs
25g
Fat
25g

Per serving

Ingredients

For 4 servings · 45 min total

4
  • lean ground turkey:20 oz
  • zucchinihalved lengthwise24 oz
  • tomato paste:4 tbsp
  • parmesan cheesegrated1 3/8 oz
  • italian seasoning:1 tsp
  • kosher salt:1 1/4 tsp
  • black pepper:1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the oven to 425F. Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out a shallow channel, leaving the shells sturdy.
  2. 2Season the turkey with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook it in a skillet until browned and it reaches 165°F (74°C). Wash the board, knife, and hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
  3. 3Stir in the tomato paste until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Fill the zucchini shells and top with parmesan.
  4. 4Bake until the zucchini is tender and the topping is golden, about 15-18 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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