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Chipotle Stuffed Zucchini Boats

These chipotle stuffed zucchini boats are packed full of chipotle taco ground beef and topped with sharp cheddar cheese. Super simple to make and totally delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 zucchini boats
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 3 smalli zucchini
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 whole chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cut the tops off the zucchini and cut lengthwise.
  3. Scrape out the seeds and a small amount of the inside squash. Don't throw away the scraped-out insides. Save them for the filling.
  4. Set aside zucchini boats until ready to stuff.
  5. In a large skillet set over medium-high heat add ground beef.
  6. Cook until browned, draining off the fat if necessary.
  7. Add in chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, kosher salt, chipotle chile powder, and water. Stir to combine and cook down until the water is evaporated.
  8. Toss in chipotle pepper, red bell pepper, yellow onion, and zucchini insides. Cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 7 minutes.
  9. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and lay out all six zucchini boats.
  10. Divide the filling by six and spoon it into the zucchini.
  11. Equally, divide cheese and sprinkle it over each zucchini boat.
  12. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes. If your zucchini is very large it may take a little longer to bake.

Notes

  • The filling is a little spicy due to the addition of whole chipotle pepper. If you do not want a lot of heat, but want the chipotle flavor, simply leave out the chile and just use the chipotle chile powder to taste.
  • Optional: Use leftover taco meat to make this dish even easier! Simply warm the meat and then add the vegetables to soften.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 445mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6zucchini boats

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 352kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 445mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.