Za’atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats

By Derek
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Za'atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats Bari Life
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time20 mins
 1 zucchini
 1 lb ground turkey
 1 red bell pepper, diced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tbsp za'atar spice
 1 tbsp tomato paste
 1 cup cooked pearl couscous
 Crumbled feta cheese
1

Preheat the oven to 400F.

2

Slice zucchini lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scoop seeds and flesh from the center to make a boat. Cut each zucchini half in half to make 4 boats.

Za'atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats Bari Life

3

Rub all sides of zucchini with olive oil and place cut-side down on a sheet pan. Transfer to the oven for 12-15 minutes, until tender.

4

In a skillet, heat 1 Tbsp water over medium heat. Add ground turkey and za’atar. Cook 5-7 minutes, breaking up while stirring. Add 1 Tbsp water as needed to keep from sticking.

Za'atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats Bari Life

5

Add 2 Tbsp water, bell peppers, chickpeas, and tomato paste. Mix to combine then cook 3-4 minutes, until the peppers are tender. Add 1 Tbsp water as needed to keep from sticking.

Za'atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats Bari Life

6

Remove turkey mixture from heat and add cooked couscous. Stir to combine.

Za'atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats Bari Life

7

Remove zucchini from the oven. Scoop turkey mixture into zucchini boats and top with crumbled feta.

Za'atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats Bari Life

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 stuffed boat

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 178.3
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.3g10%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50.3mg17%
Sodium 221.6mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 8.7g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 3.1g
Protein 22.6g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 1 zucchini
 1 lb ground turkey
 1 red bell pepper, diced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tbsp za'atar spice
 1 tbsp tomato paste
 1 cup cooked pearl couscous
 Crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 400F.

2

Slice zucchini lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scoop seeds and flesh from the center to make a boat. Cut each zucchini half in half to make 4 boats.

Za'atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats Bari Life

3

Rub all sides of zucchini with olive oil and place cut-side down on a sheet pan. Transfer to the oven for 12-15 minutes, until tender.

4

In a skillet, heat 1 Tbsp water over medium heat. Add ground turkey and za’atar. Cook 5-7 minutes, breaking up while stirring. Add 1 Tbsp water as needed to keep from sticking.

Za'atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats Bari Life

5

Add 2 Tbsp water, bell peppers, chickpeas, and tomato paste. Mix to combine then cook 3-4 minutes, until the peppers are tender. Add 1 Tbsp water as needed to keep from sticking.

Za'atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats Bari Life

6

Remove turkey mixture from heat and add cooked couscous. Stir to combine.

Za'atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats Bari Life

7

Remove zucchini from the oven. Scoop turkey mixture into zucchini boats and top with crumbled feta.

Za'atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats Bari Life

Za’atar Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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