Description
Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional tacos, featuring zucchini filled with a savory mixture of ground turkey or beef, beans, corn, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center using a spoon to create boats. Place them cut side up in a baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground turkey or beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the taco mixture evenly into the zucchini boats. Top each boat with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with sour cream.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground meat with lentils or a meat substitute like tempeh or crumbled tofu.
- Add your favorite toppings such as avocado, jalapeños, or diced red onion for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg