ZUCHINNI BOAT TACOS

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ZUCHINNI BOAT TACOS

ZUCHINNI BOAT TACOS

Counts as: 1 Protein  |  Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium zuchinni
  • 1/3 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 1/2 lb. ground turkey
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 cup salsa
  • Optional - 1 1/2 cups rice/almond cheese
  • Optional - fresh tomatoes and cilantro

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven at 375 degrees
  2. Chop the ends off your zucchini, cut in half and scoop out the insides with the round end of a peeler to make a hollow tunnel through the middle
  3. Cut this hollow "LOG" of a zucchini into two half-pipes (shape)
  4. Place the scooped out zucchini shells into a 9 by 13 baking dish and bake in oven until soft about 40 minutes
  5. Get your skillet nice and hot, add the ground turkey and cook (about 8 minutes) on high. Once browned add the seasonings, salsa, and cheese.
  6. Continue to cook until cheese is melted (about 1 minute)
  7. Fill zucchini with this mixture then top with fresh tomatoes and cilantro