Description
A simple and delicious recipe for stuffed zucchini boats filled with ground turkey or beef, quinoa, and marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center using a spoon to create boats.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey or beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa or rice, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the hollowed-out zucchinis, packing it in gently.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with black beans or lentils.
- Add chopped bell peppers or onions to the meat mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg