Description
A delightful and healthy dish featuring zucchini filled with a flavorful turkey and spicy salsa mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
- 1 cup spicy salsa
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey
- 1 oz. taco seasoning packet
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 small white or yellow onion, minced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 8 oz. can tomato sauce (unsalted)
- 1 small jalapeno, minced
- 1 tsp. red pepper chili flakes
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and jack)
- 1 medium avocado, cubed (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions (optional)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey until cooked through.
- Add the minced onion, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, jalapeno, and taco seasoning to the skillet, stirring well.
- Pour in the salsa and tomato sauce, and add the water. Mix well and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
- Fill the halved zucchinis with the turkey mixture and place them in a baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm, garnished with avocado, scallions, cherry tomatoes, and parsley if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients or adjust the spices according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: stuffed zucchini, turkey recipe, healthy dinner, easy recipe, zucchini boats