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Mexican Zucchini Boats
5 from 6 votes

Mexican Zucchini Boats

These Mexican Zucchini Boats are a fabulous healthier alternative for taco night. Seasoned ground turkey, added veggies and topped with cheese and cilantro for mouthwatering yum.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 395 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini cut in half lengthwise, medium
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% - 99% lean
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup mild salsa
  • ½ red onion diced, small
  • 2 tablespoon red pepper diced
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 15 ounce black beans drained and rinsed, canned
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese reduced fat, or Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • ¼ cup scallion for topping, chopped, or cilantro

Instructions

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  1. DIRECTIONS
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. Place ¼ cup of salsa in the bottom of a 9x13” casserole dish or spray a with non-stick spray.
  4. Using a small spoon or melon baller, hollow out the center of the zucchini halves, leaving about ¼-inch thickness on each half.
  5. Brown turkey in a large skillet until about ½ cooked.
  6. Add red bell pepper, onion, chopped zucchini, and taco seasoning and sauté until meat is throughly cooked.
  7. Add corn, beans, and salsa
  8. Stir and cover, simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
  9. Using a spoon, fill the hollowed zucchini boats with the meat mixture
  10. Top each with 1 tablespoon of reduced fat cheddar or Mexican blend shredded cheese
  11. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through.
  12. Top with cilantro and serve with salsa and light sour cream or fat free plain greek yogurt on the side.

Notes

  • Nutritional information includes 93% ground turkey

Nutrition Information

Serving 2halves Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 1061mg (44%) Potassium 1429mg (30%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1275IU (26%) Vitamin C 48.3mg (54%) Calcium 183mg (18%) Iron 5.3mg (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395

% Daily Value*

Serving 2halves
Calories 395kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 1061mg 44%
Potassium 1429mg 30%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1275IU 26%
Vitamin C 48.3mg 54%
Calcium 183mg 18%
Iron 5.3mg 29%

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