Grilled Turkey Zucchini Boats
Grilled Turkey Zucchini Boats Recipe -Turkey stuffed zucchini makes the perfect healthy dinner! One of the best zucchini recipes I’ve ever made.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 13.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes , drained
- 1/2 cup sweet onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- pinch fine sea salt
- pinch of chili powder optional
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese , your choice
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, garlic and petite tomatoes, stirring frequently until soft and dry.
- Crumble the ground turkey, adding it to the pan. Continue to crumble while cooking. Mixture will be dry, but if it starts to stick, add a little more oil.
- While cooking, cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Spoon out center with a spoon or melon baller, you can reserve for salads, dressing or a smoothie or discard.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into the zucchini boats.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates. Carefully set the zucchini onto the grates on direct heat using a fish spatula (or other long spatula). Grill for 5-8 minutes, or until zucchini is tender, but still holds its shape.
- Sprinkle with cheese and close lid with heat off for 1-2 minutes to allow cheese to melt. Remove and serve immediately.
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