Spicy Zucchini Taco Boats
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4.9
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 boats
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Calories
389 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Spicy Zucchini Taco Boats
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These zucchini taco boats are stuffed with a spicy ground turkey taco filling. Top your taco boats with diced avocado, cheese, and tomatoes!
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Ingredients
- 4 med/lg. zucchini cut in half lengthwise and seeded
- 2 cups salsa spicy or salsa of choice
- 1 lb. ground turkey lean
- 1 oz. taco seasoning packet (1 packet
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 onion small, white or yellow, minced
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 8 oz. tomato sauce unsalted, canned
- 1 small jalapeño
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes chili
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
Toppings (Optional)
- 1 medium avocado cubed
- 1/4 cup scallion chopped, for topping
- 1/2 cup cherry tomato
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Place 1 cup of spicy salsa on the bottom of a large 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Blanch the zucchini halves. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Place the zucchini halves (seeds removed) in the boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Drain and set halves in the prepared baking dish.
- Cook the ground turkey over medium heat in a large skillet, breaking it up up while it cooks. If sticking to pan, add in 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil. When meat is almost fully cooked add the taco seasoning, spices, onion, jalapeño, bell pepper, salsa, tomato sauce and water and mix well. Let this come to a simmer and cook 2-3 minutes more.
- Using a spoon, fill the hollowed zucchini boats with the meat, dividing the taco meat equally. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes or until zucchini is cooked through. Top with avocado, tomatoes, parsley or any other fixings you like!
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Notes
- Prep this dish in advance! Assemble your zucchini boats earlier in the day, then store them covered in the fridge until you’re ready to bake them! Easy peasy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1boat
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Protein
33.8g
(68%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8boats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1boat | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Protein | 33.8g | 68% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
30 reviews
Excellent
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