Low Carb Turkey Zucchini Boats Recipe

Turkey Zucchini Boats

Zucchini boats
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: turkey, zucchini, zucchini boats
Servings: 4
Calories:
Author: pgu

Ingredients

  • 1 1lb Ground Turkey
  • 1 tb olive oil
  • 1.5 cups marinara sauce (low sugar)
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 to 4 raw medium zucchinis
  • 1 tbs minced garlic
  • 1 tbs onion flakes
  • 1 tbs black pepper
  • 1 tbs garlic powder
  • 1 tbs Itailian seasoning
  • 1 tbs onion powder

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan add in the olive oil and the garlice
  • Saute for about three minutes until the garlic is lightly toasted
  • Add in the ground turkey and brown
  • Season the turkey meat with pepper, salt, italian seasonings, onion and garlic powder (optional)
  • Drain excess fat and grease from turkey and return to oven
  • Pour in the marianara sauce and stir on medium to low heat
  • Wash and cut zucchini into two even halfs, cutting down the middle
  • Scoop the inside of the zucchini out of the zucchini and place on a baking dish face side up
  • Once meat and sauce are cooked scoop meat into the zucchini halves
  • Top the zucchini boats with a few dallops of the ricotta cheese
  • Add the mozzarella cheese to each of the zucchini boats
  • Cook zucchini boats for 30 mins at 350 degrees
  • Sprinkle with parmasean cheese and enjoy! (optional)

Low carb turkey zucchini boats are super delicious and easy to make!  Whether you are low carb, gluten-free, or just want a super yummy and healthy meal. This recipe is for you. You can make these zucchini boats with any meat such as chicken, beef, or turkey. You can even make a vegetarian or vegan zucchini boat just substitute out the meat. There really is no limit to what you can do with this recipe and zucchini is a great low carb or gluten-free meal alternative to pasta.

This recipe will become a staple in your home once you try it.  I love the fact that it is a simple 5 ingredient recipe and most of the items you will have in your pantry. Let me know if you try this recipe! Enjoy

 

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Audible Book Reviews- The Best Thrillers and Murder Mysteries Round 2

Audible Book Review

Hello and welcome! I have a really good collection of murder mystery thrillers to share with you! I ventured out a bit to some new authors and genres that include more of the supernatural alongside good old mysteries. So sit back, grab a beverage and let’s dive in!

1.) Verity by Colleen Hoover

Book summary-
Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, the husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. 

Lowen accepts the job and arrives at the Crawford estate to work on Verity’s last book in the series. She plans to research and go through Verity’s notes and chaotic office to discover notes and plans for the book. Lowen finds a hidden manuscript that turns out to be an unfinished autobiography by Verity.

The manuscript details horrible secrets that shock Lowen and leave her not knowing if she should tell Jeremy. Now Lowen is finding herself falling in love with Jeremy as he cares for his ailing wife who harbors deadly secrets. Should Lowen tell Jeremy and alter his life forever or should she stay quiet?

This is an amazing book that will keep you on your toes the entire read! I listened to the audiobook version in one day! This book had a few twists and turns and honestly, I did not see the ending coming. All of the characters involved were well written and real. Although the choices by the characters were sometimes frustrating and odd this book delivers a good mix of mystery with a hint of the supernatural. It made me think that there are villains in all of us but to what extent?

There were some things about this story however that didn’t make sense as to why it was important to be mentioned, I assume it was to add more to the character. Overall though I highly recommend this book, seriously it is a very fast and entertaining read!

2.) The Fate of Mercy Alban by Wendy Webb

Book summary-
Grace Alban has spent more than two decades away from her family estate Alban House on the shores of Lake Superior. Her mother’s untimely death brings Grace and her daughter back to her childhood home. Now, Grace must deal with her own inner demons and old family secrets that have been in her family for many years. Was her mother murdered or was she a victim of the Alban Family curse?

Grace finds a hidden manuscript that could be the key to a long-ago mystery that took place at Alban house, the disappearance of her aunt and the suicide of a world-famous author. All of this happened during a scandalous party more than 5o years ago and has never been solved. Will Grace and her daughter be the next victims of this Alban family curse? Who can she trust? Now with the help of a new friend the handsome reverend Mathew Parker, will they uncover the truth in time?

This book was amazing! I loved the history of the family and how the author went from the past to the present flawlessly. The Alban family spans many generations and the mystery keeps you on your toes with some good plot twists. The ending had a real cliff hanger and left you wondering if the story will truly end. I love old spooky mansions, mystery and a bit of the supernatural all thrown in. Of course, the budding romance of Grace and Mathew was really cute, I loved their dialogue and it was believable to the reader. Really easy to read or listen, highly recommend this one too. Very enjoyable and the plot twist was a real surprise!

3.) Daughters of the Lake by Wendy Webb

Book summary-
Kate Granger returns to her childhood home out on Lake Superior after a horrible breakup to her marriage. The body of a murdered woman and her baby wash ashore near her home. Now the mystery begins, who is this woman and why does Kate know her? 100 years ago, a love story has a tragic end and now the dead lady from the lake is reaching out to Kate in her dreams. Now Kate must help this lady and right a long-ago wrong and solve a 100-year-old murder mystery.

As you can see this is the second Wendy Webb book that I have recently listened to. I actually did three of hers in a row! She is truly an amazing author and I will have more of her books coming up in another review.

This was a really great story and this one had a lot of supernatural creatures, folklore, love, and good old murder mystery all wrapped into one novel! The story takes place in a sleepy town on Lake Superior that spans over 100 years and a few generations of families. The story flows with a lot of character back story but it was very detailed and interesting.

You have to pay attention to the characters but once you do it is easy to go back and forth between the past and the present. I really liked this one a lot especially the more supernatural aspect of it and the many ghosts that walked the halls. A very good read indeed, the audiobook was fantastic!

4.) The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

Book Summary
Rowan Caine comes across an ad for a fulltime live-in nanny position that seems too good to be true! Desperate to quit her job and start over Rowan accepts the job and heads out to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and Heatherbrae House. Heatherbrae house has a rich and dark history all of its own. Now the house has undergone a complete remodel by the current owners and turned into a modern smart house.

Soon after Rowan arrives strange occurrences start happening around the house. The children do not like her and she finds this job turning into a complete nightmare. Along with the eerie things lurking around the house, the feeling of always being watched, a horrible accident happens and she is accused of murder! Now in jail Rowen writes to her attorney and tells her side of the story.

I absolutely loved this story! I liked Rowan the character and the house it was really good. The twist at the end was very good and I really liked how Rowan told her story and how this book unfolded. There are TWO really big plot twists that you do not see coming. This is a great book and I really loved the audiobook version. Well narrated and I highly recommend this one!

I hope you enjoyed my book reviews, I do have a few more that I will share in another blog post very soon!

To download Audible and enjoy two free audiobooks you can go here:
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Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas

Today I am going to share with you a yummy and super easy low carb chicken enchiladas recipe. I love this dish, it is super easy to make and very filling. Great for meal prepping and freezing. I love Mexican food and wanted to find some low carb meal options for one of my old-time favorite meals.

Now with low carb tortillas, you can keep your Mexican dishes in your low carb meal plan! Besides being the best invention of all time, low carb tortillas are very tasty and come in many brands. I usually use the Mission Low Carb Tortillas but HEB and a few other brands are just as good. You can find them at Target, Walmart and your local grocery store. If you have not tried them I highly recommend them, they are great for tacos, pizzas, sandwich wraps and more! Ok on to the recipe, I hope you enjoy it!

Ingredients for chicken enchiladas.
onions
Chicken and onions in a frying pan

Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, enchiladas, low carb recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories:
Author: Michelle

Equipment

  • 9 by 12 baking dish
  • frying pan

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion white or yellow
  • 1 can can of enchilada sauce red or green
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 can green chiles
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 6 to 8 low carb tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • salsa of your choice
  • guacamole (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut up and saute the onion in olive oil. Cook until translucent.
  • Add in the chicken and cook and blend together
  • Pour in a small portion of the enchilada sauce, enough to coat the onions and chicken.
  • Add in the 1/2 cup of sour cream, fold well and mix all the ingredients together.
  • Lower the heat and add-in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Add in a handful or two of the green chiles and fold well into the mixture.
  • In a 9 by 12 pan spray non-stick spray at the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour a very small amount of the enchilada sauce and coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Fill and roll all of the tortillas with the mixture, should make 6 to 8 enchiladas.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top, use the last of the cheddar cheese and chiles to the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes! Enjoy!

Notes

The mixture is enough for 6 to 8 medium or 6 large enchiladas. Pour a small amount of sauce on the bottom of the pan or leave off. Personally, I do not like sauce on the bottom.
You can add in some avocado or guacamole. I put chiles inside and on top but that is optional as well.
 
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