Turkey Zucchini Boats

SERVES 4

Ingredients  

4 medium zucchini squash

½ medium onion, chopped

500g lean turkey mince

1 ½ cup marinara sauce / pasta tomato base sauce

2-3 Tablespoons parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions 

Preheat oven to 180°.

Place a large nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and ground turkey into the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking apart with a wooden spoon or spatula while it cooks.

Add the marinara sauce to the turkey mixture. Stir to fully coat the turkey mixture with the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Meanwhile, as the turkey cooks cut the zucchini in half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop the seeds and center out of each zucchini half, leaving about ¼ inch thick zucchini boat.

Place the zucchini (cut-side up) in a 9×13 baking dish. Spoon the turkey mixture into the four zucchini boats. Sprinkle each boat with a little parmesan cheese, if desired.

Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until boats are heated throughout and cheese has melted. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 recipe (2 zucchini boats) | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g