Easy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 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
Description
This recipe involves slicing zucchinis in half lengthwise and scooping out seeds to create boats for filling. Ground beef is browned with diced onion, then combined with cooked rice, diced tomatoes, green chiles, and a blend of spices including cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. After mixing and simmering briefly, the seasoned meat and rice mixture is spooned into the prepared zucchini halves.
The stuffed zucchinis bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, after which shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese are added on top and baked until melted. The result is tender zucchini with a savory, spiced filling and a melted cheese crust. Garnishing with toppings such as avocado, cilantro, sour cream, tomatoes, and olives enhances freshness and texture, creating a complete, satisfying dish suitable for dinner or meal prep.
Serve these zucchini boats with the suggested taco toppings for extra flavor and creaminess.
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini medium-large
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 ½ cups rice cooked white or brown
- ½ onion diced
- 2 ounce diced tomatoes canned
- 2 ounce green chile canned
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, cracked
- cheddar cheese or any Mexican blend, 1 cup total
- Monterey jack cheese or any Mexican blend, 1 cup total
- diced tomatoes diced, shredded
- avocado
- cilantro
- sour cream
- lettuce
- olive
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 taco toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, hot sauce, cilantro, and avocado to enhance flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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