10/30/2022
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Zucchini Boat Turkey Tacos
Low calorie, low carb, low fat but high flavor Zucchini Boat Turkey Tacos |
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 239kcal
Ingredients
* 4 medium zucchini
* ½ cup salsa plus more for serving
* 1 pound ground turkey
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon cumin
* 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* ½ small onion minced
* 4 oz tomato sauce
* ¼ cup water
* ½ cup or so shredded Mexican cheese blend
* sour cream optional for serving
Instructions
* Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
* Pour 1/2 cup of salsa into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
* Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise then with a small spoon or melon baller (I used my tablespoon measuring spoon), hollow out the zucchini pieces but leave 1/4″ rim. Save 3/4 cup of the zucchini flesh and chop into small pieces.
* Drop the zucchini halves into the boiling water and cook for one minute. Remove from water and set aside.
* Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
* In a large skillet, brown the ground turkey, breaking it up while it cooks. When it’s no longer pink, add in the spices and mix well.
* Add in the chopped onion, reserved zucchini, tomato sauce, and water. Stir it up then cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
* Meanwhile, arrange the boiled zucchini halves into the bottom of the 9×13 dish.
* Once the meat mixture is done, spoon the mixture into the zucchini boats evenly. Press down so the filling stays in the boats.
* Top each half with a sprinkle of cheese.
* Cover the pan with foil and bake for approximately 30 minutes until the zucchini is fully cooked and the cheese is melted.
* Serve with sour cream and more salsa
