Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Apr 06, 2024 03:23 PM
These stuffed zucchini boats are hearty and rich, making healthy look and taste delicous! Stuffed with a rich and meaty enchilada filling, smothered in sauce and cheese and baked until bubbly, these zucchini halves are the perfect way to enjoy your favorite Mexican dish, but with a lower carb count!
It seems like everyone has this notion that when you’re eating a bit healthier, the food is boring, bland, and just NOT what you want to eat. But these enchilada stuffed zucchinis are packed with great flavor, and with a fraction of the carbs!
This recipe has quite a few different options, such as switching up the proteins, adding vegetables to the filling, using different sauces, and different cheeses.
Basically, think of this zucchini boat recipe as a method, that you can use to truly make this recipe your own!
Ingredients:
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 tsp taco seasoning
- 19 oz red enchilada sauce (divided)
- 4 oz can diced green chiles drained
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
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