Mexican Tuna Zucchini Boats

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4.7

21 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    421 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Tuna Zucchini Boats

These quick and easy Mexican Tuna Zucchini Boats are a healthy weeknight meal that's packed with protein!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 large red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cans chili-lime wild tuna
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 2 large zucchini
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pinch cumin

For The Avocado Salsa:

  • 1 small avocado cubed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons red onion minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
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Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and rub a baking sheet with avocado oil.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the diced pepper until tender. Remove from heat and add the tuna (don't drain it!) and salsa to the pan and stir until well combined.
  3. Trim the ends of the zucchini and then slice in half length-wise and scrape out the insides, leaving 1/2-inch shells. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, pepper, and cumin.
  4. Divide the tuna filling between all the shells, really packing it in firmly and piling it up high so it all fits in.
  5. Bake until the zucchini is just fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  6. While the zucchini bakes, combine all the salsa ingredients in a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  7. Serve the salsa over the boats and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 824mg (34%) Potassium 1567mg (45%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 2017IU (40%) Vitamin C 88mg (98%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 421kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 824mg 34%
Potassium 1567mg 33%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 2017IU 40%
Vitamin C 88mg 98%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

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

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