Taco Zucchini Boats
Delightful zucchini boats loaded with seasoned ground meat, beans, corn, and cheese, perfect for a healthy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchinis
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup salsa
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers.
- Sauté the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, and corn; cook for 5 minutes.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the meat mixture, and top with salsa and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the zucchinis are tender.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Experiment with different proteins or add more veggies to the filling. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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