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Easy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Easy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats healthy dinner recipe | lecremedelacrumb.com
Super Easy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats loaded with cheesy ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and topped with shredded Mexican blend cheeses and all of your favorite taco toppings!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings:6 zucchini boats

Ingredients

  • 3 medium-large zucchini
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups cooked white or brown rice
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 cup cheddar and monterey jack cheeses , (or any Mexican blend)
  • diced tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, sour cream, shredded lettuce, olives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise, use a tablespoon to scoop out the seedy centers and discard. Place zucchinis side by side, cut side up, on a baking sheet or in a casserole dish.
  • In a large skillet brown the ground beef, stirring frequently, for 5-6 minutes. Add onions, rice, diced tomatoes and green chiles, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Spoon ground beef and rice mixture into prepared zucchinis. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Top zucchinis with cheeses and return to oven for 5 minutes until melted.
  • Garnish with your favorite toppings like cilantro, sour cream, tomatoes, olives, avocados, and serve.

Notes

Serve with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa, hot sauce, cilantro, and avocado. 

Nutrition

Calories: 294 kcal, Carbohydrates: 41 g, Protein: 12 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 27 mg, Sodium: 436 mg, Potassium: 529 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 402 IU, Vitamin C: 18 mg, Calcium: 49 mg, Iron: 3 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Tiffany