Description
Mexican Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delightful and healthy twist on traditional Mexican cuisine. These vibrant, flavorful boats are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese, making them an ideal dinner option for busy families. They’re not only quick to prepare, taking around an hour from start to finish, but they’re also customizable to suit your dietary preferences. Enjoy these zucchini boats as a main dish or pair them with your favorite sides for a complete meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these stuffed zucchinis promise to satisfy everyone’s taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¾ cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Salsa
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
- Drizzle the insides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt; bake cut-side down for 10 minutes.
- In a skillet, sauté diced bell pepper, onion, and garlic until soft.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned; drain excess liquid.
- Mix in taco seasoning, salsa, and cheese until combined.
- Stuff the zucchini with the mixture and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat (120g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg