Description
These Mexican Zucchini Boats are a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines zucchini, ground meat, beans, and cheese for a delicious baked meal. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Boats:
- 4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and centers scooped out
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling:
- 1/2 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare zucchini: Arrange the zucchini halves in a large baking dish, cut side up.
- Cook filling: In a skillet, cook the ground meat with onion, garlic, and seasonings. Add beans, corn, and salsa.
- Fill zucchini: Spoon the mixture into the zucchini boats and top with cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add extra beans or rice.
- Top with sour cream, avocado, or hot sauce.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 zucchini halves
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
