Low Carb Turkey Zucchini Boats Recipe

Turkey Zucchini Boats

Zucchini boats
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: turkey, zucchini, zucchini boats
Servings: 4
Calories:
Author: pgu

Ingredients

  • 1 1lb Ground Turkey
  • 1 tb olive oil
  • 1.5 cups marinara sauce (low sugar)
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 to 4 raw medium zucchinis
  • 1 tbs minced garlic
  • 1 tbs onion flakes
  • 1 tbs black pepper
  • 1 tbs garlic powder
  • 1 tbs Itailian seasoning
  • 1 tbs onion powder

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan add in the olive oil and the garlice
  • Saute for about three minutes until the garlic is lightly toasted
  • Add in the ground turkey and brown
  • Season the turkey meat with pepper, salt, italian seasonings, onion and garlic powder (optional)
  • Drain excess fat and grease from turkey and return to oven
  • Pour in the marianara sauce and stir on medium to low heat
  • Wash and cut zucchini into two even halfs, cutting down the middle
  • Scoop the inside of the zucchini out of the zucchini and place on a baking dish face side up
  • Once meat and sauce are cooked scoop meat into the zucchini halves
  • Top the zucchini boats with a few dallops of the ricotta cheese
  • Add the mozzarella cheese to each of the zucchini boats
  • Cook zucchini boats for 30 mins at 350 degrees
  • Sprinkle with parmasean cheese and enjoy! (optional)

Low carb turkey zucchini boats are super delicious and easy to make!  Whether you are low carb, gluten-free, or just want a super yummy and healthy meal. This recipe is for you. You can make these zucchini boats with any meat such as chicken, beef, or turkey. You can even make a vegetarian or vegan zucchini boat just substitute out the meat. There really is no limit to what you can do with this recipe and zucchini is a great low carb or gluten-free meal alternative to pasta.

This recipe will become a staple in your home once you try it.  I love the fact that it is a simple 5 ingredient recipe and most of the items you will have in your pantry. Let me know if you try this recipe! Enjoy

 

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