⏱ 65 min total

Ground Turkey Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Ground Turkey Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray; ½ large Zucchini; ¾ tbsp Olive oil; ⅛ cup, chopped Onion; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ⅛ cup, pieces or slices White mushrooms; 4 oz Ground turkey; ¼ fl oz White wine; ½ medium whole Tomatoes; ½ tbsp, chopped Basil; ¼ tsp Rosemary; ½ oz Parmesan cheese; ¼ extra large Egg; ¼ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 416 g · 15 ingredients

Calories

396

20%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
33g
33% of calories
Carbs
11g
11% of calories
Fat
25g
56% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Ground Turkey Stuffed Zucchini (416 g) has 396 calories, with 33 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in protein (65% DV), Vitamin C (44% DV) and Vitamin K (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 40%, 34% and 47% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

95cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.2g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

6.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein65%
Vitamin C44%
Vitamin K20%
Riboflavin (B2)38%
Niacin57%
Vitamin B677%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber11%
Vitamin A14%
Vitamin E15%
Thiamine17%
Folate (B9)18%
Magnesium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium40%
Saturated fat34%
Cholesterol47%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 55 min

1
Heat the oven to 375° and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Trim and halve the zucchini lengthwise. Scoop out the centers to leave 1/4-inch shells. Finely chop about half of the scooped flesh for the filling; reserve the rest for another use.
3
Warm about two-thirds of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook until softened, 2–3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and the chopped zucchini flesh and cook 2 minutes more.
4
In a separate skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
5
Combine the turkey with the vegetable mixture. Stir in the white wine, tomatoes, basil, and rosemary; simmer about 1 minute. Remove from heat and drain off any excess liquid or fat. Let cool slightly.
6
Fold in the Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
7
Arrange the zucchini shells in the baking dish and spoon in the filling, mounding slightly. Pour about 1/4 inch of water into the dish around the zucchini.
8
Bake until the zucchini are tender and the tops are golden, about 40 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (416 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	123 μg	14%
Vitamin C	40 mg	44%
Vitamin D	1 μg	6%
Vitamin E	2 mg	15%
Vitamin K	24 μg	20%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	17%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg	38%
Niacin	9 mg	57%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	77%
Folate (B9)	70 μg	18%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	61%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	39%
Choline	124 mg	23%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	252 mg	25%
Iron	3 mg	33%
Potassium	948 mg	20%
Magnesium	76 mg	18%
Phosphorus	454 mg	65%
Zinc	4 mg	36%
Copper	0.3 mg	32%
Manganese	0.5 mg	22%
Selenium	34 μg	62%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.2 g	—
Alpha carotene	62 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	523 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	17 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	6 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.2 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	1,582 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	12 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	4 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	77 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.4 μg	—

Burning 396 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

75min
Walking (3.5 mph)
47min
Cycling (moderate)
33min
Running (6 mph)
56min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Ground Turkey Stuffed Zucchini?

One serving of Ground Turkey Stuffed Zucchini (1 serving) has 396 calories, which works out to 95 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Ground Turkey Stuffed Zucchini high in protein?

Yes. It has 33 g of protein per serving, and 33% of its calories come from protein (8.2 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Ground Turkey Stuffed Zucchini keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 11% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Ground Turkey Stuffed Zucchini?

926 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Ground Turkey Stuffed Zucchini?

6.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (416 g)

Calories396

% Daily Value*

Total fat 25g	32%
Saturated fat 6.7g	34%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 141mg	47%
Sodium 926mg	40%
Total carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary fiber 3g	11%
Total sugars 6.9g
Protein 33g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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