Zucchini boats

Fuel your muscles with these delicious Zucchini Boats! This high-protein, low-carb recipe is designed for muscle building, offering a satisfying blend of lean meat and fresh vegetables. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, it's the perfect healthy meal to support your fitness goals without compromising on taste.

Zucchini boats

Preparation

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Wash the zucchini, then slice it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to carefully scoop out the fleshy pulp from the center, leaving about a 1/2 inch border to create 'boats'. Chop the scooped-out zucchini pulp finely.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until the turkey is fully browned, draining any excess fat if necessary.
5
Stir in the tomato paste, chopped zucchini pulp, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6
Carefully spoon the turkey mixture into each zucchini boat, pressing it down lightly. Place the stuffed zucchini boats onto the prepared baking sheet.
7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the filling is heated through. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking for a golden crust.

Nutrational Values per serving

81
kcal
9g
protein
4g
carbs
3g
fat

Ingredients

  • zucchini 1 medium zucchini
  • lean ground turkey 200 g
  • onion 0.25 medium onion
  • bell pepper 0.5 medium bell pepper
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • tomato paste 2 tbsp
  • olive oil 1 tsp
  • grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp
  • Italian seasoning 1 tsp
  • salt 0.5 tsp
  • black pepper 0.25 tsp
low-carb high-protein low-calorie clean-eating gluten-free
Difficulty 1/3
Duration 40 Min