SOUTHWEST STUFFED ZUCCHINI

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My picky teens who hate zucchini love this hearty main dish. And I love it because it gives me one more way to use up the overabundance of zucchini from my garden.

Provided by KATHYP100

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large zucchini, halved and quartered
1 ¼ pounds lean ground turkey
½ small green bell pepper, finely chopped
¼ onion, finely chopped
1 egg
¼ cup bread crumbs
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons steak seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Scoop flesh out of zucchini using a spoon, creating boats.
  • Mix turkey, green bell pepper, onion, egg, bread crumbs, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic, steak seasoning, cumin, and thyme together in a large bowl. Fill zucchini boats with turkey mixture. Cover with salsa and Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until turkey is no longer pink in the center and zucchini is very tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 181 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1189.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Jason King
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe.


fullywhite12Official
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini.


Aasha Lama tamang
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I've made this recipe for years and it's always a hit.


Nazish Ashr
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ebony Seaton
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. It was still very good.


Sahil Gurung
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I added some chopped red bell pepper to the filling and it was delicious.


Sneziwe Mzobe
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corn and black beans.


justice
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the zucchini boats.


Sushil rai
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The zucchini boats are so delicious and flavorful.


Siam Kazi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Kamado Nezuko
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful.


Yunus Oceans
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. My kids even asked for seconds!


Allison0905xc Kelly
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


shani jani
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The southwest flavors were very tasty.


Julio Mploukou
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These zucchini boats were a big hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Raisan Islam mahin
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


James Leslie
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This is my new favorite zucchini recipe! The southwest flavors are so delicious and the zucchini is cooked perfectly.


Md Shohag
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I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the filling was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr Shiblu
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This recipe was a hit! The zucchini boats were so flavorful and the filling was delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.