Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

These low-carb stuffed turkey taco zucchini boats are so easy, a fun twist on taco night!

263 kcal /serving 1h Serves 4 Easy Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 medium (32 oz zucchinis, cut in half lengthwise)
  • 1/2 cup mild salsa
  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 small onion (minced)
  • 2 tbsp bell pepper (minced)
  • 4 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions or cilantro (for topping)

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Place 1/4 cup of salsa in the bottom of a large baking dish.
  4. Using a small spoon or melon baller, hollow out the center of the zucchini halves, leaving 1/4-inch (10cm) thick shell on each half.
  5. Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces and set aside 3/4 of a cup to add to the taco filling, (squeeze excess water with a paper towel) discarding the rest or save to use in another recipe.
  6. Drop zucchini halves in boiling water and cook 1 minute.
  7. Remove from water.
  8. Brown turkey in a large skillet, breaking up while it cooks.
  9. When no longer pink add the spices and mix well.
  10. Add the onion, bell pepper, reserved zucchini, tomato sauce and water.
  11. Stir and cover, simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
  12. Using a spoon, fill the hollowed zucchini boats dividing the taco meat equally, about 1/3 cup in each, pressing firmly.
  13. Top each with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese.
  14. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through.
  15. Top with scallions and serve with salsa on the side.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

263 Calories
26.3g Protein 22% DV
8.1g Carbs 3% DV
14.7g Fat 19% DV
2.3g Fiber 6% DV
3.9g Sugars
590mg Sodium 39% DV
98mg Cholesterol 28% DV
Diet Type Low Carb
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Oil Added No Sugar Added Sulphite Free

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

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags healthy, low-carb, comfort-food