Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats

A delicious and surprising way to combine turkey and zucchini for a light and delicious Italian taste.

Yields 4 Servings Total
1 MetPro Serving = 3 boats

MetPro Serving Breakdown:

Veggie Carbs = 2 (Basic: 10g veggie carb)
Protein = 2.5 (Basic: 37.5g protein)
Fat = .5 (Basic: 7.5g fat)


Ingredients

  • 1lb (16oz) lean ground turkey
  • 6 zucchini
  • 4 oz Low-moisture, part skim mozzarella
  • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce (find one less than 35 cal per ½ cup)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp basil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1.) Preheat oven to 375° Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2.) Cut each zucchini in half horizontally, then carefully scoop out the center.
3.) Spray a pan with non-stick cooking spray and add in the onions, cooking until slightly yellow.
4.) Add in the ground turkey, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5 min. Drain any excess fat.
5.) Stir in the marinara sauce until heated through, about 1-2 more minutes.
6.) Add the ground turkey and sauce mixture to each zucchini (dividing into 12 servings) and sprinkle each with mozzarella.
7.) Place into the oven and bake until zucchini is tender and cheese has melted, about 12-15 minutes.

Enjoy!

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