Low Carb High Protein Ground Turkey Zucchini Boats || Gracefult Kitchen

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Low Carb High Protein Ground Turkey Zucchini Boats

Dinner

Summer-fresh zucchini brims with a zesty mix of peppers, ground turkey and spices in these ground turkey zucchini boats. Nothing goes to waste here, as the flesh from the zucchini gets chopped and mixed with the filling. To ensure they cook evenly, use zucchini that are similar in size.

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
12 ounces lean ground turkey
1 ¼ cups thinly sliced bell peppers
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
¼ cup water
¾ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Description

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange zucchini halves cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until just tender, about 15 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and peppers; cook, stirring often, until the turkey is browned and the peppers are mostly tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic, ancho, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano and smoked paprika; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until the turkey and vegetables are coated, about 1 minute. Stir in water; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Carefully scoop out the center from each cooled zucchini half, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick shell. Chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh; stir into the turkey mixture. Arrange the zucchini halves cut-side up on the baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Stuff about 1/3 cup turkey mixture into each zucchini half. Sprinkle evenly with cheese (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each). Bake until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.