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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 398 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a large rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Top with your favorite taco toppings like avocado, cilantro, more salsa or jalapenos.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.