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Zucchini Boats Recipe: Easy Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ground Turkey or Beef

These Italian stuffed zucchini boats are filled with seasoned ground turkey or beef, marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese for a healthy, low-carb dinner that still feels indulgent.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of Ground Turkey or Ground Beef
  • ½ jar of Marinara sauce
  • 2 Large Zucchini
  • Shredded Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  • Cut the zucchini in half lengthways, then trim off the stem ends. Use a spoon (We use a grapefruit spoon because the rugged edges are awesome) to carefully scoop the inside of the zucchini out.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Arrange the zucchini in the dish. Put Zucchini in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet. Add the ground turkey or beef to the skillet, cook on medium to high heat.
  • When the meat is slightly brown- Add in the marinara sauce. Sprinkle in some cheese.
  • Remove Zucchini from the over. Spoon the ground meat into each Zucchini boat. Top with cheese.
  • Place Zucchini boats back in the oven for 15-20 minutes.