TURKEY-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

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Turkey-Stuffed Zucchini Boats image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 pound Turkey Sweet-N-Sour Meatballs, diced, recipe follows, or crumbled cooked ground turkey
1/3 cup sour cream, low-fat or regular
1/2 cup coarsely chopped artichoke hearts (oil or water-packed)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs
Orzo Pesto, recipe follows
2 pounds ground turkey breast
2 teaspoons salt-free garlic and herb seasoning or poultry seasoning
1 egg white
Salt and ground black pepper
Two 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried thyme
12 ounces orzo pasta
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop seeds from center of each zucchini half, making 4 long, canoe-like boats. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine diced meatballs or other cooked ground turkey, sour cream, artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan Cheese, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine. Spoon mixture into zucchini boats. Sprinkle bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan over filling in boats.
  • Bake zucchini boats 10 to 12 minutes, until top is golden brown and filling is heated through. Serve with Orzo Pesto.
  • In a large bowl, combine turkey, garlic and herb seasoning, egg white and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Mix well and shape mixture into about 32 meatballs. Place meatballs in bottom of slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, broth, chili sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and thyme. Pour mixture over meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
  • Cook and drain orzo according to package directions. Toss with pesto and serve.

Ekeleme Nkiruka
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The zucchini boats are so easy to make and the turkey stuffing is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rasel Sardar
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These zucchini boats were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.


Eme Sunday
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The zucchini boats were a bit bland, and the turkey stuffing was a little dry. I probably won't be making this again.


Sabir Sonu
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These zucchini boats were a great way to use up some leftover turkey. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


Yaki Tech
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my zucchini boats turned out mushy and the turkey stuffing was dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Vinuja Theeksana
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I was looking for a healthy and easy recipe for zucchini boats, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The zucchini boats were tender and the turkey stuffing was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Minh Bina Jacob
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The zucchini boats are so easy to make and the turkey stuffing is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


shiza Mem
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These zucchini boats were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.


Shahid Swati
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The zucchini boats were a bit bland, and the turkey stuffing was a little dry. I probably won't be making this again.


Vitalis Ditsebe
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These zucchini boats were a great way to use up some leftover turkey. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


Jodi Felt
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my zucchini boats turned out mushy and the turkey stuffing was dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Ethan Grant
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I was looking for a healthy and easy recipe for zucchini boats, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The zucchini boats were tender and the turkey stuffing was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Teonte Michie
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The zucchini boats are so easy to make and the turkey stuffing is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Shid Arafat
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These zucchini boats were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.


Mr Muddasar
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The zucchini boats were a bit bland, and the turkey stuffing was a little dry. I probably won't be making this again.


Emily vlogs and games
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These zucchini boats were a great way to use up some leftover turkey. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


The Help
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the turkey stuffing was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Gabas manileno
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This was a hit with my family! The zucchini boats were tender and flavorful, and the turkey stuffing was moist and delicious. I added a bit of extra garlic and thyme to the stuffing, and it really took the flavor over the top. Will definitely be maki