Zucchini Boat Tacos
Deliciously hearty zucchini boats filled with spiced ground meat, black beans, and sweet corn, topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup cooked ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
- Cook the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
- Fill the hollowed-out zucchini halves with the meat and bean mixture.
- Bake in a covered baking dish for 25-30 minutes.
- Broil uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Serve hot with fresh cilantro and lime. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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