Description
Enjoy a burst of flavor with these Mexican Zucchini Boats, loaded with savory ground meat and topped with a creamy yogurt sauce. This vibrant dish is perfect for family dinners or summer gatherings, ensuring everyone will ask for seconds. Easy to prepare and customizable, these zucchini boats are a delicious way to incorporate vegetables into your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis (halved and hollowed)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Fill each zucchini half with the meat mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Place them in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden.
- For the yogurt sauce, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
- Serve the zucchini boats hot, drizzled with yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg