1lb.ground turkey meat(can sub ground beef or chicken)
½yellow oniondiced
2clovesgarlicminced
1jarmarinara sauce
2tsp.dried oregano
¼cupshredded mozzarella cheese
6tbs.grated or shredded parmesan cheese
6tbs.panko bread crumbs
2tbs.olive oil
salt + pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. slice your zucchinis in half lengthwise and use a spoon to carefully scoop out flesh, setting aside. spray a pyrex/glass dish with cooking spray and set zucchini boats. roast for 10-12 minutes while you cook meat.
In a medium skillet, heat 1-2 tbs. olive oil (less oil if you’re using sausage, pork or beef) and when warm, add in ground meat + season with salt + pepper. cook until no longer pink, then add onions, garlic, oregano (if using), chopped zucchini flesh and all but 1 cup of marinara sauce. stir together and bring to a boil, then lower to simmer for 10 minutes.
Pull zucchini boats from oven and carefully remove them from the dish. add in 1 cup of reserved marinara to the dish, then place zucchini back in. divide the meat mixture evenly between the zucchinis, placing extra filling in between. divide the shredded mozz, parmesan and panko between the six zucchinis, then place dish back into oven to cook for 20 minutes.
Cheese should be golden and bubbly when ready! let the dish cool slightly before serving!
Notes
feel free to swap ground turkey for ground chicken, pork, beef or even sausage! If you're using a pre-seasoned meat like sausage, skip the dried oregano.