Mexican Zucchini Boats with Ground Turkey

Low-carb zucchini boats filled with seasoned ground turkey and topped with a sprinkle of cheese for a flavorful Mexican-inspired lunch.

Ingredients

• 2 large Zucchini
• 1 lb Ground Turkey
• 1/2 cup diced Yellow Onion
• 1 (14.5 oz) can, no salt added Diced Tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped Fresh Cilantro
• 1 diced Avocado

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Reserve scooped zucchini.
3. Dice the reserved zucchini. In a skillet, brown ground turkey with diced onion and zucchini until cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
4. Stir in diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes to develop flavors.
5. Fill zucchini boats with the ground turkey mixture.
6. Place zucchini boats in a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
8. Top with fresh cilantro and diced avocado before serving.

Cuisine: Mexican

Suitability: low carb,low sodium

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Serving Size: 4

Meal Type: lunch