Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini, washed
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 1 yellow onion finely diced
• Spice blend of choice (Mexican, Italian, etc.)
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 cup shredded cheese of choice
• Cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Prep ground meat with baking soda + water 
3. Sauté onion until soft
4. Add spice blend, stir and sauté for 1-2 min
5. Add tomato paste
6. Add ground meat, cook until no pink remains
7. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 1/2 of the cheese
8. Slice zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the center to create a shell and place into a greased baking dish.
9. Fill each zucchini with 1/4 of the beef mixture and top with remaining cheese
10. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil
11. Bake for 25 minutes or until zucchini is soft and cheese is bubbly

Notes
- Serves 2-3