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Zucchini Boat

Taco stuffed zucchini boats are a fun and flavorful way to dress up this summer squash. Enjoy the ingredients you love in tacos with the freshness of zucchini. You’ll bring the ingredients to life with the addition of many flavors from the seasonings.

Yield
4 Servings
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
45 minutes
Total time
55 minutes
Ingredients
1/3 C brown rice, uncooked
4 zucchini (medium to large)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Onion, diced (Medium)
1/2 Bell pepper, diced
3 clv Garlic, minced
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1 can no-salt-added canned black beans (15oz can)
1/2 C shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400o F. Lightly grease a baking dish.

2. Prepare rice according to the box instructions.

3. Cut the zucchinis in half long ways and gently scoop out the inside flesh of the zucchini.

4. In a skillet over a medium heat, heat the oil and add the onion and pepper to sauté for 5 minutes. Add in garlic, spices, and salt and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

5. Add in the black beans and cook for about three minutes until the black beans are heated through. Take the mixture off the heat.

6. Dividing evenly, spoon the mixture into the hollowed zucchinis and place them in the greased baking dish.

7. Top the zucchini boats with cheese and placed them the greased baking dish.

8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the zucchini is soft and the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

Per Serving: Calories 259, Protein 13.2 g, Saturated Fat 5.3 g, Sodium 457 mg, Fiber 8.6 g, Sugars 2.4 g