Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 lbs or 3 medium zucchini
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 celery stalk (finely chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp oregano (dried)
  • 1/2 tsp basil (dried)
  • 1/4 tsp thyme (dried)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup red or white wine
  • 14 oz can tomato sauce (low sodium)
  • 1/4 cup broth or water
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • Basil or parsley (for garnish)

Instruction

  • Prep zucchini by slicing in half and scooping out the seeds and core in the middle with a tablespoon or ice cream/cookie scoop. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, add 1/4 cup broth or water to 9 x 13 baking dish and lay zucchini in it. Set aside.
  • Preheat large skillet on medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion, celery and garlic, saute for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Then add dried oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper and saute for 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add ground turkey and cook for 7 minutes, constantly stirring and breaking into small pieces.
  • Add wine and half can of tomato sauce. Stir, bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Divide meat mixture between zucchini boats evenly, spoon remaining tomato sauce on top and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes uncovered.
  • Remove from the oven, garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot, warm or cold. So good either way!