Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Servings: 6
Calories: 398kcal
These Zucchini Taco boats are a great way to enjoy that taco flavor you love, while also keeping dinner on the healthier side.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup yellow onion , chopped
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1/2 cup mild chunky salsa
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: avocado cilantro , salsa, pico de galo, olives, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a large rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Trim off the stem ends of the 3 medium zucchini and cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to carefully scoop the center flesh out.
- Heat a large pan or skillet on medium-high heat and add the 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/3 cup yellow onion. Let cook until onions are translucent, then add the 1 pound ground beef or turkey.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice, 1/2 cup mild chunky salsa, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Let the meat for 4-5 minutes until completely cooked through.
- Divide the cooked taco meat equally into the hallowed cooked zucchini boats. Press the meat firming into the boats with a spoon. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and top with the 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, place back in the oven until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Top with your favorite taco toppings like avocado, cilantro, more salsa or jalapenos.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in comments or star ratings.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 2mg
