Mexican Zucchini Boats
Mexican Zucchini Boats are a deliciously versatile dish that combines tender roasted zucchini with a mouthwatering filling of seasoned ground meat, aromatic spices, and gooey cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these boats are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to fit various dietary preferences. Enjoy a burst of flavors in every bite as you savor this healthy and satisfying recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Halve zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the insides, reserving the flesh for later use.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat and onions for about 5-7 minutes until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, reserved zucchini flesh, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill each zucchini half with the mixture and top with cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchinis are tender and cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg