Ground Turkey Zucchini Boats Recipes

TURKEY-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop seeds from center of each zucchini half, making 4 long, canoe-like boats. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine diced meatballs or other cooked ground turkey, sour cream, artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan Cheese, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine. Spoon mixture into zucchini boats. Sprinkle bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan over filling in boats.
• Bake zucchini boats 10 to 12 minutes, until top is golden brown and filling is heated through. Serve with Orzo Pesto.
• In a large bowl, combine turkey, garlic and herb seasoning, egg white and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Mix well and shape mixture into about 32 meatballs. Place meatballs in bottom of slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, broth, chili sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and thyme. Pour mixture over meatballs.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
• Cook and drain orzo according to package directions. Toss with pesto and serve.