Cheesy Kale and Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Originally posted October 2012.

Last week at the farm stand I was shocked to find some nice-sized zucchini. I thought they were out of season, but with the warmer weather, some plants are still producing.

I happened to have an extra 4oz of ground turkey hanging around, and I decided to use it, a small habanero pepper, and some Laughing Cow as the basis for a simple stuffing.

The result was better than I ever could have anticipated. I left the zucchini’s raw to give the dish some crunch, and it made the perfect edible vessel. I was able to pick these right up and take some yummy cheesy bites. No fork needed and SUPER filling!

Here’s how I made them...

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Cheesy Kale and Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Roni Noone

Cheesy Kale and Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a fun, protein-packed lunch option. Who needs bread when we have zucchini!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Any

Cuisine Any

Servings 1 serving

Calories 305 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 oz lean ground turkey raw
• 1 large Zucchini
• 1 habanero or other hot pepper
• 3-4 Curly Kale Leaves
• Kosher Salt
• 2 Wedges of The Laughing Cow Cheese Spread Garden Vegetable
• Sprinkle of Chili Powder

Instructions

 

• Cut the zucchini in half. Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out the flesh of the zucchini as close to the skin as possible while still keeping the halves integrity to hold the stuffing.
  1 large Zucchini
• Chop the zucchini flesh.
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground turkey with the zucchini.
  4 oz lean ground turkey raw
• Dice the habanero and add it to the skillet.
  1 habanero
• Chop the kale and add it as well.
  3-4 Curly Kale Leaves
• Cook everything down allowing all the flavors to merge.
• Toss the warm turkey and vegetable mixture with the 2 wedges of Laughing Cow and stir until well combined. The cheese will melt making a yummy, gooey sauce.
  2 Wedges of The Laughing Cow Cheese Spread Garden Vegetable, Kosher Salt
• Scoop the mixture back into the zucchini boats and sprinkle with a bit of chili powder.
  Sprinkle of Chili Powder
• Enjoy!

Notes

• I'm not sure Laughing Cow still makes the Garden Vegetable, if you can't find it, the herb would be good or even just plain old cream cheese. 
• I did use a habanero but if you aren't a hear person just skip! 

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 39gFat: 10gFiber: 5gSugar: 9g

Keyword Kale, Turkey, Zucchini

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