Taco Zucchini Boats

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Taco Zucchini Boats

Ingredients:

• 3 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic
• 12 oz raw 93% lean ground turkey breast or ground beef
• 1 tsp low-sodium (or no-sodium) taco seasoning
• 1/4 cup all-natural tomato sauce (no sugar added)
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend)
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp fresh salsa
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Lightly coat baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Remove inner flesh from zucchini halves using a spoon or melon baller. Chop zucchini flesh and set aside.
4. Place zucchini halves in baking dish, cut side up.
5. Heat medium nonstick skillet, lightly coated with spray, over medium-high heat.
6. Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
7. Add garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
8. Add turkey. Cook, stirring frequently to break up turkey, for 4-5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Reduce heat to low.
9. Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and zucchini flesh. Cook, stirring frequently, 4-5 minutes, or until heated through and well blended.
10. Evenly divide turkey mixture into six zucchini halves. Top evenly with cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until zucchini is tender-crisp and cheese is melted.
11. Top evenly with salsa, green onions, and cilantro.