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zucchini taco boats

Delicious zucchini boats filled with seasoned ground turkey and cheese, perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 0.75 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 lb 92% lean ground turkey
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 Tbsp minced cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1.25 cups shredded Mexican cheese
  • 2 medium roma tomatoes, diced
  • Sour cream, Mexican hot sauce or red onion optional for serving

Method
 

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, brush lightly with 1 Tbsp of olive oil, and season lightly with salt.
  4. Roast in preheated oven until nearly tender, about 18 to 22 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add onion and sauté 2 minutes.
  6. Add ground turkey and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing and breaking up occasionally until just cooked through.
  7. Add chili powder and cumin, cook and toss for 20 seconds.
  8. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, and black beans, 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.
  10. Spoon turkey taco filling into roasted zucchini, sprinkle top with cheese, then return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and zucchini are tender, about 5 minutes longer.
  11. Sprinkle with tomatoes and remaining cilantro, then serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to add additional toppings such as sour cream or hot sauce for extra flavor.