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Ground Turkey Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Ground Turkey Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional tacos. Zucchinis are halved and hollowed out to create boats filled with a savory ground turkey taco mixture, topped with melted shredded cheese, and baked to perfection. This recipe is a flavorful, low-carb dinner option that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)

Protein

  • 1 lb ground turkey

Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning

Dairy

  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • Sour cream, for serving (optional)

Oils and Fats

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the stuffed zucchini boats.
  2. Sauté onion: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Cook ground turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet with onions and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  4. Add seasoning and tomatoes: Stir in the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Cook the mixture for an additional 5 minutes to blend flavors and heat through.
  5. Prepare zucchini boats: Halve the zucchinis lengthwise and carefully scoop out some of the flesh to create hollow boats, leaving enough zucchini walls intact to hold the filling.
  6. Fill zucchinis: Spoon the turkey and tomato mixture evenly into each zucchini half. Top each with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake: Place the stuffed zucchinis on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot, optionally garnished with sour cream for extra creaminess.

Notes

  • You can use any shredded cheese you prefer, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend.
  • For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the turkey mixture.
  • Ground chicken or beef can be used as substitutes for ground turkey.
  • Leftover zucchini flesh can be chopped and added back into the turkey mixture for less waste.
  • Serve with a side salad or rice for a complete meal.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/ground-turkey-taco-stuffed-zucchini-boats-recipe/