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Turkey Santa Fe Zucchini Boats

Hollowed out zucchini boats stuffed with a cumin spiced ground turkey and black bean mixture with summer corn and tomato, all baked in the oven with melted cheese – YUM!

Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 273 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 oz 93% lean ground turkey
  • 5 medium zucchini (7 oz each, cut in half lengthwise)
  • 3/4 cups canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup jarred mild salsa
  • 3/4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 15 tbsp shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 hot pickled serrano pepper (chopped (or jalepeño) more to taste)
  • 1 large diced tomato
  • 1 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp cumin
  •  kosher salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Using a small spoon or melon baller, hollow out the center of the zucchini halves, leaving 1/4-inch thick shell on each half. Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces and set aside 3/4 of a cup to add to the turkey filling, (squeeze excess water with a paper towel) discarding the rest or save to use in another recipe.
  3. Drop zucchini halves in boiling water and cook 1 minute. Remove from water.
  4. In a large skillet brown the turkey and season with salt. When the turkey is browned, add onion, garlic, black beans, cilantro, serrano pepper, diced tomatoes, reserved zucchini and cumin. Mix well and simmer on low, covered for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove lid, add corn and simmer an additional 5 minutes or until all the liquid reduces.
  6. Place the salsa in the bottom of a large baking dish (or two medium size dishes) and place the hollowed out zucchini cut side up in the dish.
  7. Using a spoon, fill the hollowed zucchini boats dividing the filling equally, about 1/3 cup in each, pressing firmly. Top each with 1 1/2 tablespoons of shredded cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2halves Calories 273kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 9g (14%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 437mg (18%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273

% Daily Value*

Serving 2halves
Calories 273kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 9g 14%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 437mg 18%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%

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