High Protein Mediterranean Zucchini Boats
These High Protein Mediterranean Zucchini Boats are designed to help you manage cravings and support weight loss while delivering a burst of nutrition and flavor. Each boat features a savory filling made from lean ground turkey, spinach, and eggs—packed with satisfying protein that keeps you full longer and helps balance hormones. Topped with feta cheese, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and a drizzle of Greek yogurt sauce, this recipe provides a broad range of essential nutrients like magnesium, zinc, iron, omega-3s, and B vitamins, prioritized for your health goals. Quick to prepare and naturally low in calories, these zucchini boats are a delicious way to enjoy vibrant Mediterranean flavors in a heart-smart, hormone-friendly meal that supports your energy, skin, and digestion. Perfect for busy nights, and easily adapted for vegetarians or those seeking dairy-free options.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
22 min
Total Time
37 min
Yield
4 servings
Serving Size
1 zucchiniboat (340 grams)
Zucchini (courgette)
Halved lengthwise
Lean ground turkey
Can substitute with cooked lentils for vegetarian option
Spinach
Chopped, fresh or frozen (thawed and drained)
Egg
For binding and extra protein
Red onion
Finely diced
Crumbled feta cheese
Provides calcium and tangy flavor; substitute with goat cheese or omit for dairy-free
Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Raw or lightly toasted, for magnesium and zinc
Garlic
Minced
Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat or low-fat)
For creamy topping; substitute with coconut yogurt for dairy-free
Fresh parsley
Chopped
Olive oil
For roasting and sautéing
Salt
Or to taste, use less for hypertension
Black pepper
Freshly ground
Steps
Nutrition Facts
Calories per Serving
245
Total Fat
10g
Saturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
110mg
Sodium
370mg
Total Carbohydrates
15g
Dietary Fiber
4g
Soluble Fiber
2g
Insoluble Fiber
2g
Total Sugars
6g
Added Sugars
0g
Sugar Alcohols
0g
Protein
22g
Calcium
170mg
Iron
2.8mg
Potassium
880mg
Vitamin A
1100mcg
Vitamin C
27mg
Phosphorus
260mg