Easy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 zucchini boats
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Calories
294 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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Super Easy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats loaded with cheesy ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and topped with shredded Mexican blend cheeses and all of your favorite taco toppings!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium-large zucchini
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 ½ cups cooked white or brown rice
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
- 1 cup cheddar and monterey jack cheeses (or any Mexican blend)
- diced tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, sour cream, shredded lettuce, olives
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise, use a tablespoon to scoop out the seedy centers and discard. Place zucchinis side by side, cut side up, on a baking sheet or in a casserole dish.
- In a large skillet brown the ground beef, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes. Add onions, rice, diced tomatoes and green chiles, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Spoon ground beef and rice mixture into prepared zucchinis. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Top zucchinis with cheeses and return to oven for 5 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings like cilantro, sour cream, tomatoes, olives, avocados, and serve.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, hot sauce, cilantro, and avocado.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
436mg
(18%)
Potassium
529mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
402IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6zucchini boats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 436mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 402IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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