Looking for a fun way to get your family to eat Zucchini? Try this simple recipe for Zucchini Boats! It is an easy meal that you can use whatever you have on hand to change up. If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, remove the meat and add tempeh.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 zucchini
- 2 cups corn
- 1 can black beans
- 1 tomato, diced
- taco seasoning
- 1 bunch cilantro, for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef or turkey.
- While meat is cooking, prep your zucchini. Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the center. Add this to the mixture in the skillet along with corn, black beans, tomato and taco seasoning to your liking. Cook for a few minutes in the skillet.
- Place zucchini halves on a baking sheet and fill with the blend of veggies and protein. Top with a Mexican Cheese blend and bake for 30 -35 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
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Since 2011, Seasonal Roots’ online farmers market has connected Virginia families with local family farmers who use sustainable, humane practices. Our neighborhood market managers – who believe in living better through scrumptious, healthy eating, being kind to animals, protecting the environment, and spreading joy – home-deliver freshly harvested produce, pastured eggs, grass fed dairy and meat, plus artisan fare. We empower our members to eat better and live better with more nutritious, flavorful food that’s good for us and good for the planet. More info at seasonalroots.com.