Best 6 Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, look no further than turkey stuffed zucchini boats. This delicious and versatile dish combines the goodness of ground turkey, a variety of vegetables, and a flavorful sauce, all nestled in tender zucchini shells. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aromas, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate turkey stuffed zucchini boats!

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STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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While any medium sized ripe zucchinis will do, use garden fresh ones if you have them. The tender sweet flesh of the zucchinis paired with the spiced meat and cool yogurt sauce will make you forget that this dish is less than 500 calories per serving!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 zucchinis (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 onion, diced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound ground turkey
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup packed fresh dill, torn

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season the zucchini halves with salt and pepper. Add to the baking sheet and turn to coat with the oil. Arrange the zucchini cut-side down in a single layer. Roast until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth until combined. Cook until the broth is reduced to a thick sauce, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn the zucchini boats cut-side up and fill with the turkey mixture, packing it in. Sprinkle with the cheese and roast until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the zucchini boats with the yogurt mixture and top with the dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 110 milligrams, Sodium 864 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 12 grams

TACO-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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This is a fairly simple to make dish that satisfies the low-carb lifestyle. When I'm feeling the need for a taco, this dish will suffice! It was so tasty that even my 5-year-old approved it! We will definitely be making this again. Guacamole and salsa also make great toppings for these.

Provided by dzcarrera

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 zucchinis, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 pound ground turkey
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
¾ cup water, or as needed
2 red sweet pepper, finely chopped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL® Mexican Lime & Cilantro)
½ white onion, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup sour cream
1 (1 ounce) packet sour cream seasoning mix (such as Old El Paso® Zesty Sour Cream Seasoning Mix)
1 bunch green onions, diced
½ cup shredded Muenster cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook zucchini halves in boiling water to just soften slightly, about 1 minute. Remove zucchini halves from the water and arrange into the prepared baking dish with the cut sides facing upwards.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat; pour water over the turkey and season with taco seasoning. Cook until the water thickens and coats the turkey, about 5 minutes. Add red peppers, diced tomatoes and green chiles, onion, and cilantro; cook and stir until the peppers are softened, about 5 minutes more.
  • Stir sour cream and sour cream seasoning mix together in a bowl.
  • Using a slotted spoon, spoon the turkey mixture into the hollows of each zucchini half and press firmly. Top the turkey mixture with about half the sour cream mixture. Sprinkle green onions, Muenster cheese, and Cheddar cheese over the sour cream mixture, respectively.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the zucchini is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Top with remaining sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 137.3 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 1569.6 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

TURKEY-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 pound Turkey Sweet-N-Sour Meatballs, diced, recipe follows, or crumbled cooked ground turkey
1/3 cup sour cream, low-fat or regular
1/2 cup coarsely chopped artichoke hearts (oil or water-packed)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs
Orzo Pesto, recipe follows
2 pounds ground turkey breast
2 teaspoons salt-free garlic and herb seasoning or poultry seasoning
1 egg white
Salt and ground black pepper
Two 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried thyme
12 ounces orzo pasta
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop seeds from center of each zucchini half, making 4 long, canoe-like boats. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine diced meatballs or other cooked ground turkey, sour cream, artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan Cheese, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine. Spoon mixture into zucchini boats. Sprinkle bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan over filling in boats.
  • Bake zucchini boats 10 to 12 minutes, until top is golden brown and filling is heated through. Serve with Orzo Pesto.
  • In a large bowl, combine turkey, garlic and herb seasoning, egg white and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Mix well and shape mixture into about 32 meatballs. Place meatballs in bottom of slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, broth, chili sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and thyme. Pour mixture over meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
  • Cook and drain orzo according to package directions. Toss with pesto and serve.

GROUND TURKEY ZUCCHINI BOATS



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Quick and delicious dinner using low-fat ground turkey breast and fresh zucchini.

Provided by Lisa W

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 zucchini, ends trimmed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place zucchini in a large skillet with about 1/2 cup water. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Cook and stir turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Add spinach and fire-roasted tomatoes. Simmer until spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes. Stir in cottage cheese until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Spoon turkey mixture on top and garnish with mozzarella cheese. Add a few red pepper flakes for extra kick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 535.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

TURKEY SAUSAGE ZUCCHINI BOATS



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When I worked in the school library, my co-workers were my taste testers. They approved this healthy and happy spin on stuffed zucchini. -Stephanie Cotterman, West Alexandria, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium zucchini
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 cup salad croutons, coarsely crushed
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each zucchini lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell; chop pulp., In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion, celery, garlic and seasonings over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles. Stir in croutons, 1/2 cup cheese and zucchini pulp. Spoon into zucchini shells., Transfer to two ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes; add 1/4 in. water. Bake, covered, 30-35 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZUCCHINI BOATS WITH TURKEY 'N' STUFFING



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Trust us, you don't want to miss these zucchini boats! These Zucchini Boats with Turkey 'N' Stuffing make a family-pleasing dish any night of the week.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 zucchini, cut lengthwise in half
1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 cup STOVE TOP Everyday Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 egg
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Tomato Ketchup
1/2 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Scoop out seeds and flesh from centers of zucchini halves; discard. Place shells on foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
  • Mix turkey, stuffing mix, Parmesan, egg and ketchup. Press into zucchini shells; top with pasta sauce and mozzarella.
  • Bake 25 min. or until filling is done (165ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 35 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Look for medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchini that are too large, as they may be tough and seedy.
  • Scoop out the zucchini carefully: Use a sharp spoon or melon baller to scoop out the zucchini flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Be careful not to scoop too deeply, or you'll puncture the zucchini.
  • Cook the zucchini filling thoroughly: Make sure the zucchini filling is cooked through before stuffing the zucchini boats. This will help to prevent the zucchini from becoming soggy.
  • Don't overstuff the zucchini boats: Overstuffing the zucchini boats can make them difficult to cook evenly. Fill the zucchini boats about 2/3 full.
  • Bake the zucchini boats at a high temperature: Baking the zucchini boats at a high temperature will help to brown the cheese and give the zucchini a crispy crust.

Conclusion:

Turkey stuffed zucchini boats are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover turkey. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your turkey stuffed zucchini boats are perfect every time.

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