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Mexican Zucchini Boats Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise, top cut off
1 lbs. ground turkey (or beef, chicken, etc)
½ onion, diced
Garlic, minced (1 scoop jarred or 1-2 cloves fresh)
Olive oil
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can Rotel, drained
1 Tbs. taco seasoning (or sprinkle in an assortment of cumin, chili powder, cayenne, etc.)
Cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with foil.
2. Cook turkey and onion in a skillet with olive oil. Add garlic, cook until fragrant. Stir in taco seasoning and remove from heat.
3. Scoop insides of zucchini out (a watermelon baller works really well!) Chop it up and combine with Rotel, black beans, and turkey mixture.
4. Spoon mixture into zucchini boats, top with cheese.
5. Bake 20-30 minutes, until zucchini is fork tender.
6. Serve! Leftover mixture is good on its own, in tacos, or with a side of rice.

 

 

 

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