Description

These Buffalo Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats combine the spicy flavors of buffalo wing sauce with lean ground turkey, all nestled in tender zucchini and topped with cheese for a healthy, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 large or 3 small zucchini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small white onion, finely diced
1 lb Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
~1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Blue cheese, for topping
Green onions, for garnish
Additional buffalo wing sauce, for drizzling
Ranch or blue cheese dressing, optional for drizzling

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cut each zucchini lengthwise down the middle. Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out the middle to create your “boat.” Place them face up onto a baking sheet.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
Stir in the buffalo wing sauce and mix until the turkey is well coated.
Spoon the turkey mixture evenly into each zucchini boat.
Top each zucchini boat with shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and top with crumbled blue cheese, sliced green onions, and a drizzle of additional buffalo wing sauce.
If desired, drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing before serving.

Notes

For a spicier kick, use a hotter buffalo wing sauce. These zucchini boats can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving. Feel free to substitute ground chicken for turkey if preferred.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 950
Fat: 18
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 2
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 80