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Taco Zucchini Boats
These are the perfect use for the abundance of summer zucchini. They're jam packed with flavor, they're perfectly filling, and have less carbs than the traditional flour or corn tortilla tacos. Talk about great way to get your veggie quota in for the day!
👥 5 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- oven
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Using a spoon, scoop centers from zucchini while leaving a little over 1/4-inch rim to create boats.
3
Place zucchini in two baking dishes (I used one large and one medium), brush lightly with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil and season lightly with salt.
olive oil, (divided)2 Tbsp
4
Roast in preheated oven until nearly tender, about ⏱️ 18 - 22 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add onion and saute ⏱️ 2 minutes.
olive oil, (divided)2 Tbsp
6
Add ground turkey and garlic season with salt and pepper and cook, tossing and breaking up occasionally until just cooked through.
minced garlic2 tsp
7
Add in chili powder and cumin and cook and toss ⏱️ 20 seconds.
chili powder (preferably 1 1/2 tsp regular 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder)1 Tbspground cumin1 tsp
8
Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce and black beans and bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until sauce has reduced, about ⏱️ 5 minutes.
9
Spoon in 2 Tbsp cilantro and the lime juice.
minced cilantro, divided3 Tbspfresh lime juice1 Tbsp
10
Spoon turkey taco filling into roasted zucchini, sprinkle top with cheese then return to oven and and bake until cheese is melted and zucchini are tender, about ⏱️ 5 minutes longer.
11
Sprinkle with tomatoes and remaining 1 Tbsp cilantro then serve immediately.
minced cilantro, divided3 Tbsp
12
Recipe source: Cooking Classy
Nutrition Facts
calories
390 kcal
fat Content
22 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
440 mg
protein Content
30 g
cholesterol Content
93 mg
carbohydrate Content
20 g
saturated Fat Content
7 g
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