Stuffed Zucchini with Ground Turkey

35 minutes
Dinner

Summary & Instructions

This delicious stuffed zucchini recipe is a healthy option that combines ground turkey, spices, and cheese for a satisfying meal.

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.

3. Oil the zucchini halves with avocado oil, then sprinkle with pink Himalayan salt and black pepper.

4. Bake the zucchini for 15 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic.

6. In a hot pan, cook the diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant.

7. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, draining excess liquid as needed.

8. Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and marinara sauce, then simmer.

9. Once the zucchini is baked, fill them with the turkey mixture, top with Italian-style cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes at 400°F.

Ingredients

3 zucchini
Avocado oil
Pink Himalayan salt
Black pepper
1 yellow onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1lb lean ground turkey
1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Red pepper flakes to taste
1 cup marinara sauce
Italian-style cheese