Zucchini Boats With Ground Turkey Recipe

Name: Zucchini Boats With Ground Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 zucchini; 1 pound ground turkey; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms; 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 zucchini
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Trim zucchini ends and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out and reserve pulp, leaving a 1/2-inch shell.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3
Combine reserved zucchini pulp, turkey, green bell pepper, sweet red pepper, onion, mushrooms, and spinach in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until turkey is no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. Spoon mixture into the zucchini shells and place in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
4
Bake in the preheated oven uncovered until zucchini is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 zucchini, 1 pound ground turkey, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Boats With Ground Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zucchini Boats With Ground Turkey

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