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Summertime is often zucchini overload time. If you have a plethora of zucchini in your kitchen, make these Mexican Zucchini Boats stuffed with turkey, tomatoes, and more!

Mexican Zucchini Boats

Summertime is often zucchini overload time. If you have a plethora of zucchini in your kitchen, make these Mexican Zucchini Boats stuffed with turkey, tomatoes, and more!
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Eclectic, Mexican
Keyword: Ground Turkey Recipes, Healthy Mexican Recipes, Zucchini Entrees
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Author: Sues

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 Tbsp chopped jalapeño
  • 1 ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • ¼ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh with a spoon, taking care not to break through the skin and reserving the flesh. Place zucchini in a large baking dish and chop flesh.
  • In a medium sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in onion, garlic, and zucchini flesh, jalapeño, chili powder, and cumin. Stir together and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add in turkey and cook for about 7 minutes, breaking turkey up with spoon as you go. When turkey is cooked through, remove from heat and place in bowl. Stir in tomatoes.
  • Fill zucchini halves with filling and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  • Bake zucchini boats for about 25-30 minutes, until they're tender.
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