Another recipe with zucchini- I just absolutely love this veg! I saw the idea on Pinterest, just a picture, and from it, created my own recipe. I used DIY taco seasoning, now for the second time, which is a HUGE change for us as I used to use 2 packets of Old El Paso seasoning each time I made tacos/burritos! YIKES! Old El Paso contains trans-fats, is highly processed, and contains MSG-like ingredients. So I feel a bit better using the DIY since I've read it is a ton better for you. I had all of the seasonings anyways, so it wasn't any extra work! I cannot even describe how delicious this recipe is!- You obviously just have to try it yourself... and as always, pretty simple!
Mex Stuffed Zucchini
4-5 zucchini squash
1-1.25 lbs ground turkey
1 cup of water
olive oil
half a green pepper, chopped
half an onion, chopped
a handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped
Garlic salt
1/2 cup shredded taco blend/fiesta blend cheese
extra shredded cheese to top
optional: taco sauce
Taco seasoning
I followed the DIY taco seasoning pictured below from Pinterest...I did however cut the amount of cumin in half, used 1/2 tsp and increased the onion powder to 1 tsp. I did not add red pepper flakes or the flour.
optional: taco sauce
Taco seasoning
I followed the DIY taco seasoning pictured below from Pinterest...I did however cut the amount of cumin in half, used 1/2 tsp and increased the onion powder to 1 tsp. I did not add red pepper flakes or the flour.
Mix together the spices for your taco seasoning and heat oven to 375 degrees.
Brown 1.25 lbs ground turkey...this is the amount I cooked, but I ended up having leftovers!
Sprinkle all of the seasoning over turkey.
Add 1/2 cup of water and mix continuously while you are working with the zucchini/veggies.
I used four zucchinis, but again, I did have leftovers so you could use five if you want...
Cut the ends off and half the zucchinis.
Scoop out insides with a spoon to desired thickness, but keep the insides! All that goodness will not go to waste!
Add zucchini flesh to turkey and mix together, breaking up the flesh with your spoon. Continue to heat and mix occasionally.
Drizzle hollowed out zucchini halves with olive oil.
Chop the cherry tomatoes, onion, and green pepper.
Add the chopped veggies to seasoned turkey and zucchini mixture.
Add another 1/2 cup water to turkey and veg mix and...MIX!
My turkey needed a touch more salt, so I added some garlic salt to taste.- optional!
Add 1/2 a cup of cheese when veggies are cooked to your liking.
Mix until cheese is melted into ground turkey/veg mixture.
Spoon mixture into zucchini and bake at 375 for 15 mins.
At the same time you are preparing and baking the zucchini, you can be working on your side dish.
This is what I served the stuffed zucchini with.... I found this quinoa/rice blend at Aldi's and even the picky eaters enjoyed it- Definitely recommend trying this!
Check zucchini for desired tenderness and if ready, top with cheese and bake an additional 5 mins. or until cheese is melted.
Top with taco sauce as an option.
Serve with quinoa/rice or some other side.
Very kid friendly too!
Trying it before I serve it!
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