Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
A healthy twist on tacos using zucchini boats instead of tortillas, filled with seasoned ground meat, beans, corn, and topped with cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn, mixing well.
- Fill each zucchini boat generously with the taco mixture.
- Place the stuffed zucchini boats in a baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro just before serving.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with shredded chicken or lentils for a vegetarian version. For added spice, consider including diced jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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