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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Cups
Zucchini cups stuffed with taco-seasoned turkey and topped with cheese and pico de Gallo.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 292 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 Large zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound ground lean turkey
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ Cup black beans rinsed
- ½ Cup canned corn or fresh
- ¾ Cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ Cup shredded cheese
- Cooking oil spray
- OPTIONAL: Pico de gallo
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- To prep the zucchini cups, cut the zucchini into 2-inch thick slices. Using a melon baller, scoop out a cup into each zucchini slice, leaving just about 1/4 inch of flesh on the sides and base. If the sides are too thin, the stuffing will leak.
- Place the zucchini cups onto the prepared baking tray and spray with cooking oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then bake for 15 minutes, to soften a bit.
- Meanwhile, prepare the taco stuffing. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, until just softened.
- Add ground meat and cook, until well browned, 6-8 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning, beans, corn, tomato, and hot sauce, and cook for additional 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Spoon the taco mixture into the zucchini cups, then sprinkle with cheese. Return to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes more, until hot and melty.
- Top with pico de gallo if you'd like and enjoy!
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Notes
- Substitutions:
- Storage:
- Store any leftovers in an air-tight container and store them in the fridge. It should last for 3-4 days and can easily be warmed up when ready to eat.
- Meat: This recipe calls for ground turkey. If you prefer using ground meat or chicken that's fine. Keep in mind meat will not be as lean as turkey and chicken so the nutrition facts will vary.
- Corn: You may use freshly cooked corn off the cob or frozen corn.
- Hot Sauce: This can be optional if kids will be having this as well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
292kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
570mg
(24%)
Potassium
1042mg
(30%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
705IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1042mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 705IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.