Healthy Zucchini Taco Boats
Healthy Zucchini Taco Boats made with ground turkey are low calorie and higher protein. A filling, protein and fiber filled meal that's easy and delicious!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 248kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Zucchinis cut lengthwise in half
- 1/2 cup Salsa
- 1 lb Ground Turkey 93%
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1/2 cup White Onion diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
- 4 oz Tomato Sauce canned
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Mexican Shredded Cheese low fat
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Cilantro, Scallions, Salsa for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Place 1/4 cup of salsa on the bottom of a large rectangular baking dish.
- Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, scoop out the center of the zucchini flesh leaving about 1/4-inch of the shell.
- Chop the flesh and reserve for mixing with the taco meat later.
- Drop the zucchini into the boiling pot of water and cook for 1 minute then remove from the water.
- Place the ground turkey and taco seasoning in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meat until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, reserved zucchini flesh, tomato sauce and water. Simmer the mixture on medium-low heat for 18 minutes.
- Turn off the heat then scoop out the meat mixture filling the zucchini boats about 1/2 of the way full. Press the mixture firmly into the zucchini.
- Top each zucchini with 1-2 tablespoons of cheese. Cover and bake 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve garnished with cilantro, scallions and salsa!
Notes
- Each serving equals 2 zucchini halves.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1238mg | Potassium: 1119mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2534IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 3mg