Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Tasty Tuesday


Are you looking for a fun and tasty meal that will get your kids eating more vegetables??  Well look no further!  These Zucchini and Ground Turkey Pizza Boats will have your kids eating zucchini while it tastes like they are eating pizza toppings!!  What a great way to introduce picky eaters to veggies!

Zucchini and Ground Turkey Pizza Boats
Zucchini and Ground Turkey Pizza Boats
Ingredients:
  • 4 zucchini
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 lb 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup mushrooms, diced
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 4 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 8 tbsp. park skim shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat.  Add the turkey, mushrooms, and garlic.  Cook until turkey is fully browned, about 6-8 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in the oregano, basil, and marinara sauce.
  4. Meanwhile cut the zucchini in half and scoop out some of the center using a spoon or melon baller to create the "boat."  Place in a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  5. Fill the boats with the turkey and mushroom mixture.
  6. Top each with 1 tbsp. of shredded cheese and 1/2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until cheese is bubbling and zucchini is tender.

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