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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats topped with tomatoes and cilantro on a baking sheet

Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Author: Marsha McDougal
These taco stuffed zucchini boats are a fun & healthy way to satisfy those taco cravings and perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 (2 boats)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Zucchini
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb. ground turkey*
  • 1 package taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning
  • ½ cup salsa

Toppings

  • Shredded Cheese
  • Tomatoes
  • Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°.
  • Wash the zucchini thoroughly. Pat dry, then trim off a small piece of the top and bottom end of the zucchini. Cut each zucchini in half and scoop out the flesh and seeds, leaving about ½ inch of flesh around the sides of the zucchini to form a boat.
  • You can save half of the zucchini flesh to use in the taco meat, freeze for later, or discard.
  • Place each zucchini boat on a parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle or brush with olive oil on the insides of each zucchini boat. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on each zucchini half and bake in the oven for 10 min to soften the zucchini.
  • In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey until fully brown and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease. Add the taco seasoning and stir until well combined. Add half of the reserved chopped zucchini flesh (optional) and the salsa to the skillet with the taco mixture. Stir well and let simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the zucchini from the oven. Fill each zucchini boat with the taco mixture and place back in the oven for 20 minutes to finish baking.
  • Remove the zucchini boats from the oven and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. You can use ground beef instead of ground turkey.
  2. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 30gFat: 5gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1138mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
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