Greek Turkey-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Browned turkey, oregano and sweet paprika make a savory, gently sweet filling tucked into tender zucchini boats. It keeps the familiar comfort of Greek stuffed vegetables without needing a sauce.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, PCOS and 15 more diets
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Ingredients
- 4 green zucchini, halved lengthwise and hollowed, flesh finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g ground turkey, 15–20% fat
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Method
- Heat olive oil; brown turkey hard until deeply golden, breaking it up.
- Stir in onion, chopped zucchini, oregano, paprika and salt; soften until fragrant.5 min timer
- Add water and simmer until thick, tender and spoon-coating.10 min timer
- Fill zucchini boats; set aside the kids’ share, then return all to the pan.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Cover and cook over medium-low until zucchini is tender and filling reaches 165°F.15 min timer
- Scatter parsley over the boats and serve warm.
Kids’ plate: Turkey-stuffed zucchini boats
On the plate: Tender zucchini boats filled with plain turkey, with parsley left off.
Make it a game: The zucchini boats can sail across the plate. Pick a harbor for each one as you eat.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Turkey, zucchini, onion, oregano and paprika keep the meal free of soy, legumes and dairy.
- Gluten-free: Turkey and vegetables are seasoned with single-ingredient herbs and spices, with no grains or sauces.
- Low-histamine: Fresh turkey, zucchini, onion and herbs make the filling without tomato, vinegar, citrus or fermented sauces.
- Kid (4–12): Mild turkey filling and tender zucchini make familiar, easy-to-eat boats.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft zucchini and small turkey pieces make an easy-to-pick-up plate.
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