Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Description
The recipe begins with trimming and halving zucchinis lengthwise, then scooping out the centers to create boats. The boats are lightly salted and placed in a greased baking dish. Ground beef is browned and combined with finely diced red and yellow bell peppers, taco seasoning, salt, and water, cooking until the vegetables soften and liquids reduce.
The seasoned meat mixture is spooned into the zucchini boats, which are then topped with shredded cheddar cheese. Baking at 400°F softens the zucchini to a tender texture and melts the cheese into a golden layer. Before serving, salsa is spread evenly over the boats to add moisture, acidity, and additional flavor layers reminiscent of tacos.
This dish offers a convenient, balanced meal with protein and vegetables in one presentation. It can be served alone or with rice or salad for a complete plate. The method encourages fresh vegetables while incorporating classic taco spices.
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup bell pepper mixed Red & Yellow, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup water
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Prepare your zucchini by trimming off the stem end. To do this I just gently round the end of the zucchini with a knife, removing the stem. Then cut each zucchini in half length-wise. Use a measuring spoon (teaspoon) to hollow out the zucchini forming a boat.
- Place the zucchini boats in a greased baking dish and sprinkle a small amount of salt over them.
- In a skillet over medium high heat brown the ground beef.
- Add bell peppers, taco seasoning, salt, and ¼ cup of water to the ground beef. Continue to cook until vegetables are softened and water has been absorbed.
- Once the beef mixture is ready fill each zucchini boat with the beef and vegetable mixture.
- Top the zucchini boats with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until zucchini has softened and cheese is melted.
- Evenly spread the salsa over the zucchini boats before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1boat | |
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 442mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 908IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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