Ingredients
4 medium zucchinis
1 lb lean ground turkey
2 tbsp taco seasoning (no meat additive)
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup salsa (original or mild)
1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds
Place zucchini on a baking sheet, salt the insides, and roast for 20 minutes
While roasting, cook turkey and garlic in a pan until browned
Add onion and taco seasoning to turkey; mix well
Fill roasting zucchini with turkey mixture and top with cheese
Return to oven for 10 minutes until cheese melts
Top with salsa and avocado before serving
Notes
Use shredded cheddar or another melty cheese if preferred
Add cooked black beans or corn kernels for extra texture (ensure canned varieties are no-sodium)
Roast zucchini 1 day ahead for meal prep;
Store leftovers in airtight containers in fridge
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg