Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ground Turkey

Easy and flavorful stuffed zucchini boats made with lean ground turkey, veggies, and marinara sauce. A perfect low-carb, family-friendly dinner idea!

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Diet Low Calorie

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 309kcal

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Prepare the Zucchini: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh, creating "boats." Be careful not to scoop too deep. Lightly sprinkle the zucchini boats with salt, pepper, and the Italian seasoning. Place them cut-side up in a 13x9 baking dish.
Cook the Turkey Filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper, cooking until softened (about 3–4 minutes). Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until no longer pink (about 5–7 minutes). Mix in the marinara sauce and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Boats: Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into each zucchini boat. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of each stuffed zucchini.
Bake: Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

If your zucchini are particularly large, you may need to bake them a little longer. Test with a fork for tenderness.
Swap mozzarella for Parmesan or a blend of Italian cheeses for a twist.
Add red pepper flakes to the turkey mixture for a little heat.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.