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Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a simple, healthy meal filled with ground turkey and topped with melted cheese, perfect for a quick dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and flesh to create shallow boats.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey until no longer pink.
  4. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes, corn, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Arrange zucchini boats cut side up in the baking dish and fill them with the turkey mixture.
  8. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
  10. Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Great for meal prep; filling can be made ahead of time. Serve with a side salad or roasted potatoes for a complete meal.

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