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zucchini boat recipes - Deliciously cheesy Italian stuffed zucchini boats in a glass baking dish.

Italian-Style Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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A delicious, low-carb dinner featuring tender zucchini shells filled with savory ground turkey, Italian spices, and melted mozzarella cheese.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium zucchinis
1 lb ground turkey or Italian sausage
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
Step 2: Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the centers, leaving a 1/4-inch thick shell. Chop the scooped-out flesh and set aside.
Step 3: Place the zucchini shells in the baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes to slightly soften them.
Step 4: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey or sausage with the diced onion until the meat is browned.
Step 5: Add the garlic and the chopped zucchini flesh to the skillet. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Step 6: Stir in the marinara sauce and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 7: Spoon the meat mixture into the pre-baked zucchini shells, mounding it slightly.
Step 8: Top each boat with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 9: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

To avoid sogginess, salt the hollowed-out zucchini shells and let them sit for 10 minutes before patting dry and baking.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 Boats
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg
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