Southwest Zucchini Taco Boats

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create boats.

Season the insides of the zucchini with salt and set aside.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Fill each zucchini boat with the turkey mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.

Place the filled zucchini boats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed zucchini boat.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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