Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    398 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

These Zucchini Taco boats are a great way to enjoy that taco flavor you love, while also keeping dinner on the healthier side.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup yellow onion , chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice
  • 1/2 cup mild chunky salsa
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Optional toppings: avocado cilantro , salsa, pico de galo, olives, sour cream
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a large rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Trim off the stem ends of the 3 medium zucchini and cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to carefully scoop the center flesh out.
  3. Heat a large pan or skillet on medium-high heat and add the 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/3 cup yellow onion. Let cook until onions are translucent, then add the 1 pound ground beef or turkey.
  4. Stir in the 1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice, 1/2 cup mild chunky salsa, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Let the meat for 4-5 minutes until completely cooked through.
  5. Divide the cooked taco meat equally into the hallowed cooked zucchini boats. Press the meat firming into the boats with a spoon. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and top with the 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, place back in the oven until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  7. Top with your favorite taco toppings like avocado, cilantro, more salsa or jalapenos.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 586mg (24%) Potassium 581mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 687IU (14%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 244mg (24%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 586mg 24%
Potassium 581mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 687IU 14%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 244mg 24%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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