Summer garden harvests usually end with an overabundance of zucchini. But it’s an easy, nutritious addition to your diet. Zucchini has lots of fiber, a mild flavor and is surprisingly versatile. These taco boats are the perfect way to eat zucchini.
Get creative and add your favorite taco toppings.
Zucchini Taco Boats
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium zucchini, sliced into halves lengthwise
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese
- Lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro or other favorite toppings
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Using a spoon, scoop the centers from the zucchini leaving a little over ¼ inch of the flesh. Place zucchini in a baking dish, brush with olive oil.
- Roast in preheated oven until nearly tender, about 18-22 minutes.
- Meanwhile brown hamburger or turkey in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add black beans and seasoning packet, along with water according to packet instructions.
- Spoon meat mixture into roasted zucchini, top with cheese and return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and zucchini are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with toppings and serve.
