Taco Stuffed Zucchini

  • Serving Size4

    Ingredients

    • 1 T approved oil
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • 1 large onion, diced
    • 1 lb ground turkey
    • 1 can organic tomatoes with green chilis
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 T chili powder
    • ½ tsp oregano
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 6 large zucchini

    Directions

    1

    Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.

    2

    Cut off the stem of the zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the center with a spoon.

    3

    Salt and place cut side down on the parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tender. This is also personally preference on how soft you like your zucchini.

    4

    While that is cooking, in a large pan, sauté onion, salt, and pepper in approved oil over medium heat until it starts to soften- about 5 minutes.

    5

    Add the beef and cook until brown. It does not need to be fully cooked as it will continue to cook with the other ingredients.

    6

    Add in the tomatoes, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika.

    7

    Mix well and cook on medium heat until beef is fully cooked.

    8

    Turn down and simmer until the zucchini is cooked.

    9

    Take the zucchini out of the oven, flip over, and fill with the meat mixture.

    Recipe adapted by: jaysbakingmecrazy.com

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