Southwestern zucchini boats

Southwestern zucchini boats
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 447.3
  • Total Fat: 21.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 105.0 mg
  • Sodium: 746.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
  • Protein: 37.9 g

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Introduction

About 15 mins prep time, Total time 35 minutes. About 15 mins prep time, Total time 35 minutes.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    16 oz Turkey, Ground turkey, 93% lean
    2 cup Goya Black Beans
    1 ear, medium (6-3/4" to 7-1/2" Sweet Corn, Fresh
    4 Zucchini - raw cut in half longwise
    1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    .5 cup, chopped Onions, raw
    2 clove Garlic
    .5 tsp Chili powder
    .3 tbsp *McCormick ground cumin (by CHGOMOMMA)
    .25 tsp Paprika
    1 cup Tomatoes - sm cherry tomatoes
    1 cup Kraft Finely Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
    Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Tips

Original recipe calls for beef, I use turkey to cut down on fat. I also used corn on the cob instead of canned or frozen to cut down on salt.


Directions


Preheat oven to 350°. Score zucchini (like you’re dicing an avocado) and scoop out insides into a large bowl.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then season with salt and pepper. Stir in black beans, cherry tomatoes, and corn.
Spoon beef mixture into zucchini then top with cheeses. Bake until zucchini is just tender and cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.



Serving Size: Each Boat is 1/2 serving

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLVANAM.