These Zucchini Boats are packed with flavor and fun presentation even for the pickiest eaters! Bonus, they can be prepped ahead of time!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Gluten Free
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Kacie Barnes, MCN, RDN, LD
Ingredients
1.25lbslean ground turkey
3mediumzucchinis, cut in half lengthwise
1-2handfulsfresh baby spinach
5 ozpackageBoursin garlic and herb spreadable cheese
1tbspfresh lemon juice
1/2cuplow-sodium chicken broth
2tbspchopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried)
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
Using a small spoon, hollow out the inside of each zucchini half, leaving a 1/4-inch thick shell.
Finely chop the scooped out zucchini flesh. Chop 1-2 handfuls of spinach. Set aside.
Brown turkey in a large skillet, breaking it up while it cooks. Add chopped zucchini flesh and spinach. When cooked through, lightly season with salt and pepper. Remove to a bowl.
Add package of Boursin, chicken broth, and lemon juice to skillet over medium low heat. Stir until creamy and smooth. Remove about 1/4 cup of sauce to set aside. Then add in fresh basil (or dried).
If serving immediately:
Bake empty zucchini boats in baking dish for 5-10 minutes to soften before filling.
Meanwhile, return turkey mixture to skillet and coat thoroughly with the sauce. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Then fill zucchini boats with turkey mixture. You will likely have some turkey that won't fit. You can either pile the zucchinis higher so they are somewhat overflowing, or keep the turkey on the side and add it to the dish when serving.
Bake 15-20 minutes, until zucchini is tender.
If prepping ahead and baking later:
Remove sauce from heat, mix with turkey mixture. Let cool. Refrigerate in a bowl until ready to bake.
Preheat oven to 350. Bake empty zucchini boats 5-10 minutes to soften.
Fill each zucchini boat with turkey mixture.
Bake for 20 minutes or until turkey is heated through and zucchini is tender.
To serve: Garnish with a drizzle of the reserved cheese sauce. Serve over quinoa or rice.