Unforgettable Spicy Mexican Zucchini Boats
Today I am excited to talk about the spicy Mexican zucchini boat recipe. It is definitely one tasty and delicious meal.
Ingredients
2 large zucchini
½ can refried beans
½ cup brown rice
1 tablespoon avocado oil - or olive oil- 1 teaspoon avocado oil - or olive oil, (additional)
½ cup ground beef (minced beef)
½ packet taco seasoning
½ cup cheddar cheese
¼ cup cilantro (coriander)
¼ cup yellow onion
1 cup green pepper (green capsicum) - red, yellow, green or combination
½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini on its long axis.
- Scoop out the zucchini with a melon baller to result in hollow zucchini (they will appear as boats).
- Place hollowed zucchini on a greased cookie sheet. Lightly brush the tops of zucchini with 1 teaspoon avocado or olive oil.
- Put avocado oil (or olive oil) in a skillet, and place meat with taco seasoning in the skillet to mix and heat.
- Heat refried beans until warm.
- Combine rice, meat and 1/4 can of refried beans in a mixing bowl.
- Combine vegetables (peppers, onions, cilantro) in another mixing bowl.
- Line zucchini bowls with the remaining 1/4 can of refried beans. Top with rice, bean and meat mixture.
- Add the combined vegetables in a layer over top of the rice mixture.
- Add a layer of cheese, and top with salsa.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, and then the spicy Mexican zucchini boats are ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 868mgPotassium: 710mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2244IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 2mg
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