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

Ahmer Chaudhry
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These zucchini boats are a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Waseem
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I will definitely be making these zucchini boats again!


Louise Irine
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These zucchini boats are a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Rehan Tervels
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These zucchini boats are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Joselyn Terrero
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I love the cheesy topping on these zucchini boats.


Biruk Mamo
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These zucchini boats are a great way to use up leftover ground turkey and zucchini.


Mira Hecker
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I made these zucchini boats for a potluck, and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Jayden Cruz
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These zucchini boats are a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet.


Yasir Mansab
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I wasn't sure how I would like these zucchini boats, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really delicious!


Beraj X Lone
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These zucchini boats are a fun and healthy way to serve zucchini. I love the combination of flavors.


Dev Kumar2
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I've never made zucchini boats before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great!


Wuloh K ALbert
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These zucchini boats are a great way to use up leftover ground turkey. They're also a healthy and delicious meal.


Tammy Tucker
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of ground meat or vegetables that you like.


Amir Afzal
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These zucchini boats are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them!


wajid hussain
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I made these zucchini boats for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're a great appetizer or main course.


Motivation Swimming club
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These zucchini boats were delicious! The flavors were well-balanced, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mori Bob Fort nite
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover ground turkey, and the zucchini boats are a fun and healthy way to serve it.


FF Robin YT
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These zucchini boats were a hit with my family! The ground turkey was flavorful and moist, and the zucchini was tender and cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the cheese and bread crumbs, which gave the dish a nice crunchy texture.