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Hashimoto's-Friendly Turkey-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Tender zucchini boats hold a savory turkey filling with grated carrot, garlic, and oregano. A skillet keeps this familiar Italian-style supper simple, with no tomato sauce or strong extras.
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Ingredients
- 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise, centers scooped out
- 150 g ground turkey
- ½ carrot, finely grated
- 2 tbsp gluten-free rolled oats, certified gluten-free
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 0.125 tsp salt
Method
- Scoop zucchini halves, finely chop the centers, and grate the carrot.
- Warm olive oil; brown turkey with garlic and chopped zucchini.6 min timer
- Stir in carrot, oats, oregano, water, and salt until cohesive.
- Fill zucchini boats with turkey mixture and cover the skillet.
- Cook gently until zucchini is tender and turkey reaches 165°F.12 min timer
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Gluten-free oats bind the turkey filling, with no soy, seaweed or kelp.
- Picky eater: Mild turkey, tender zucchini and finely grated carrot keep every bite simple.
- No red meat: Turkey is the only meat, with zucchini and carrot in the filling.
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