Taco Stuffed Zucchini

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    286 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Taco Stuffed Zucchini

Vegetarian tacos in stuffed zucchini form! Top them with cilantro, sour cream, and whatever else you like on your tacos.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 large zucchini
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. onion powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp. cayenne or less if you prefer your filling milder
  • 1 8-ounce package tempeh, crumbled
  • 1 ear corn kernels removed (or ½ cup frozen corn)
  • 2 Jalapeno peppers seeded and diced
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • ¼ c. vegetable broth
  • ¾ c. Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cilantro lime wedges, sour cream, crumbled tortilla chips, hot sauce, and other taco fixins for serving
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  2. Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise, then scoop out the insides. Discard the insides or use them for something else. (I'm not sure what you can use zucchini insides for, but you're clever and I'm sure you'll figure something out. I compost mine.)
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and spices (chili powder through cayenne). Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring often. Stir in the tempeh, corn, and jalapeños and cook until they're beginning to brown, 3-5 minutes, continuing to stir often. Add the tomatoes and broth to the skillet and cook until the liquid has absorbed, about 2 minutes more. Stir in ½ cup of cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Fill each zucchini half with the tempeh mixture, then top with the remaining cheese. Transfer zucchini to a baking dish or sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are browned. Serve with cilantro, lime wedges, and other taco-y things.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 379mg (16%) Potassium 658mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2954IU (59%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 427mg (43%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 379mg 16%
Potassium 658mg 14%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2954IU 59%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 427mg 43%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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