turkey zucchini boats

How To Make turkey zucchini boats

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 375ºF/190ºC and lightly grease a baking dish: set aside.
• Step 2
  Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh out with a melon baller, leaving about ¼-inch from the edges – reserve the flesh for other recipes. Place zucchini boats on the prepared baking dish; set aside.
• Step 3
  In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add oil and when hot, add onions and celery; sauté for 3 minutes. Add red peppers and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic and quickly sauté for 1 minute. Add cooked turkey, Marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and sharp Cheddar cheese; stir until the ingredients are well blended.
• Step 4
  Remove from the heat and add breadcrumbs and parsley; stir well and taste and adjust if necessary.
• Step 5
  Evenly stuff the prepared zucchini half cavities. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese to cover the filling and dust with smoked paprika.
• Step 6
  Wrap the dish with foil and transfer to the preheated oven; bake for 35 minutes.
• Step 7
  25 minutes later, remove the foil and continue baking for the remaining 10 minutes.
• Step 8
  Remove from the heat and let it sit 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Yields 6 zucchini halves
• Step 9
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