GROUND TURKEY ZUCCHINI BOATS

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Quick and delicious dinner using low-fat ground turkey breast and fresh zucchini.

Provided by Lisa W

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 zucchini, ends trimmed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place zucchini in a large skillet with about 1/2 cup water. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and steam until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Cook and stir turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Add spinach and fire-roasted tomatoes. Simmer until spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes. Stir in cottage cheese until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Spoon turkey mixture on top and garnish with mozzarella cheese. Add a few red pepper flakes for extra kick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 535.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Sylvia Oosthuizen
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I love how this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Mister Bigboss
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or a picnic.


Umar Alvi
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mary
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with ground beef, ground chicken, and even tofu. It's always delicious.


AP Nicole
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and healthy.


Ibrahim Haidar
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this recipe is a keeper. The zucchini boats were so flavorful and juicy.


Marcus Render
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This recipe is a hit with my family! The ground turkey and zucchini were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing.


L'EMIR MAHMOUD CHEHAB
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.


Ibad Aashiq
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground turkey and zucchini. It's also a healthy and delicious way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Eden Ukonu
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The ground turkey and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the zucchini.


Sylheti Bisal Lorai
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with ground beef, ground chicken, and even tofu. It's always delicious.


Azaln Ehsan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground turkey. I also like that it's a healthy and delicious way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Yousef Alsurame
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this recipe is a keeper. The zucchini boats were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Puffin Island
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again for my next party.


Rodney Keathley
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and healthy. I also like that it's a good way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Raja sain
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The ground turkey and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the zucchini.


Isreal Anastacio, Bam Bustamente Bam
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. And my kids loved it!


Larycee Hoes
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These zucchini boats were a hit with my family! The ground turkey and zucchini were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.