Ingredients:
- 4
medium-sized zucchini
- 1
pound lean ground turkey
- 1
small onion, diced
- 2
cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red
bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup
diced tomatoes
- 1 cup
shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4
cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1
tablespoon olive oil
- 1
teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2
teaspoon dried basil
- Salt
and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat
your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish and set it aside.
- Cut
the zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh from
the center, leaving about 1/4-inch thick shells. Chop the scooped-out
zucchini flesh and set it aside.
- In a
large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion
and minced garlic, and sauté until they become fragrant and translucent.
- Add
the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until it's browned and cooked
through. Break up any large chunks of meat with a spatula.
- Stir
in the chopped zucchini flesh, diced bell pepper, and diced tomatoes.
Season with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for an
additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
- Arrange
the hollowed-out zucchini boats in the greased baking dish. Spoon the
turkey mixture into the zucchini boats, filling them evenly.
- Sprinkle
the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the stuffed
zucchini boats.
- Cover
the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Then, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes,
or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Once
cooked, remove the zucchini boats from the oven and let them cool for a
few minutes before serving.
- Serve
the stuffed zucchini boats as a delicious and healthy main course. You can
garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil, if desired.
Enjoy your stuffed zucchini boats with lean ground turkey!
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