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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats is for Dinner.

Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats takes 55 minutes to cook.

Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats are:

1 large zucchini, cut into four pieces
1/2 cup mild salsa
1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
2 tbsp bell pepper, minced
4 oz can tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese

Here is how you make Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats:

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Preheat oven to 400?F. Place 1/4 cup of salsa in the bottom of a large baking dish.Using a small spoon or melon baller, hollow out the center of the zucchini halves, leaving 1/4-inch thick shell on each half. Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces and set aside 3/4 of a cup to add to the taco filling, (squeeze excess water with a paper towel) discarding the rest or save to use in another recipe. Drop zucchini halves in boiling water and cook 1 minute. Remove from water.Brown turkey in a large skillet, breaking up while it cooks. When no longer pink add the spices and mix well. Add the onion, bell pepper, reserved zucchini, tomato sauce and water. Stir and cover, simmer on low for about 20 minutes.Using a spoon, fill the hollowed zucchini boats dividing the taco meat equally, about 1/3 cup in each, pressing firmly. Top each with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through. Top with scallions and serve with salsa on the side.Serving Size: Makes 4 stuffed zucchini fourthsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JACQUELINEHODGE.

The nutritional information for Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 242.5

• Total Fat: 11.0 g
• Cholesterol: 87.5 mg
• Sodium: 1,095.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 6.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
• Protein: 26.8 g