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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 55 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchinis cut in half lengthwise, 32 ounces
- 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
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place 1/4 cup of salsa in the bottom of a large baking dish.
- Using a small spoon or melon baller, hollow out the center of the zucchini halves, leaving 1/4-inch thick shell on each half.
- 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.
- Drop zucchini halves in boiling water and cook 1 minute. Remove from water.
- Brown turkey in a large skillet, breaking up while it cooks. When no longer pink add the spices and mix well.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, reserved zucchini, tomato sauce and water. Stir and cover, simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
- Using a spoon, fill the hollowed zucchini boats dividing the taco meat equally, about 1/3 cup in each, pressing firmly.
- Top each with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through.
- Top with scallions and serve with salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g
28%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 111mg
37%
Sodium 1152mg
48%
Potassium 726mg
21%
Total Carbohydrates 16g
5%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 9g
Protein 32g
64%
Vitamin A
34%
Vitamin C
85%
Calcium
30%
Iron
16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
