Italian Zucchini Boats

5 from 2 votes

This easy Italian Zucchini Boats recipe is easy to make and healthy, too at just 240 calories per serving. This recipe is gluten-free, low carb, and keto. Plus it costs just $10.76 for 6 servings!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

COOLING TIME5

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Fusion, Italian

Keyword: ground turkey, zucchini

Servings: people

Calories: 240kcal

Cost: $10.76

Equipment

cutting board
chef's knife
spoon
cookie sheet
foil or silicone baking mat
large skillet
Wooden spoon

Ingredients

6 medium zucchini rinsed and dried
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 ½ pound ground turkey
1 large garlic clove minced
2 cups pasta sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

PREP THE OVEN AND PAN:

Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a standard-size baking sheet with foil or a silicone baking sheet and set aside.

PREP THE ZUCCHINI:

Trim the ends off the zucchinis and cut them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop and scrape the flesh out of the zucchini halves.
Place the zucchini halves on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle each with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning

MAKE THE FILLING:

In a large skillet set over medium-high heat add olive oil, onion, and ground turkey. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until the meat is browned. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the pasta sauce to the pan with the meat and simmer for 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

FILL ZUCCHINI BOATS:

Use a spoon to spoon the meat and sauce mixture into prepared zucchini boats.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

BAKE AND SERVE:

Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is fork-tender and the cheese is golden.
Allow the boats to cool for 5 minutes. Then top with chopped parsley and serve.

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