Delicious Turkey Taco Stuffed Zucchini
This delicious Turkey Taco Stuffed Zucchini recipe is quick and easy to make! It's the perfect dish for a busy weeknight and something the entire family will enjoy!
It's hard to believe August is almost over! My garden is flourishing and I have a bumper crop of zucchini. So I have been adding zucchini to all sorts of recipes. I love getting creative with zucchini as there are so many things you can do with it!
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Delicious Turkey Taco Stuffed Zucchini
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The delicious turkey taco stuffed zucchini is made with just 10 ingredients:
- Zucchini
- Ground Turkey
- Roma Tomatoes
- Onion
- Jalapeno
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Pepper Jack Cheese
It is super simple to make! First, wash the zucchinis and slice in half lengthwise. Then, scoop out the middle of the zucchini with a spoon. Take the zucchini you scooped out and press out the liquid with paper towels and set aside.
Then, heat a pan over medium heat and add the turkey, onion, and jalapeño.
Cook until turkey is browned and veggies are fragrant. Then, add the reserved zucchini and sauté for additional 2 minutes.
Next, drain juices from pan and add the seasonings and tomatoes. Let simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in pepper jack cheese. Then, line a baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Fill the zucchini boats with meat mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until cheese on top is melted and begins to lightly brown. Then, serve hot with additional toppings!
Turkey Taco Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 1 small to medium onion diced
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 2 tsps. chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese divided
Instructions
- Wash the zucchini and cut it in half lengthwise.
- Using a small spoon, scoop out the middle of the zucchini, press out liquid with paper towels and set to the side.
- In sauté pan over medium heat add ground turkey, onions, and jalapenos
- Cook until turkey is brown and veggies are fragrant.
- Then, add reserved zucchini and saute 2 more minutes.
- Drain and add seasonings and tomatoes, stir and let simmer about 2 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of cheese and stir.
- Line baking dish with foil, and spray with non stick cooking spray.
- Spoon meat mixture into zucchini and place on foil.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with all of your favorite toppings!
Nutrition
What additional toppings can you add?
So, the answer is simple...just about anything! However, since it is turkey taco stuffed zucchini, I like to add everything I would to a taco! I'm talking:
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
- Black Olives
- Guacamole
- Cilantro
So Tell Me...
What is your favorite way to eat zucchini? Have you ever made stuffed zucchini? What topping would you add to this delicious dish?
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Thank you so much for stopping by! As always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great week!
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This is such a great idea! I usually just do taco bowls, but this is way better.
What a fun way to use zucchini! I definitely need to try this recipe 🙂
Ooh, I've done taco-stuffed tomatoes and taco-stuffed bell peppers, but I haven't tried zucchini! I'm not a big fan of zucchini but I think I would eat it like this since I do love tacos.
I have made something similar but yours sounds way better!!! Going to try!
A great use of summer zucchini! I think both of my kids would enjoy these
This looks yummy! I can't wait to try it.
I have yet to stuff a zucchini but it's time. You've given me great inspiration. Thank you!
Pretty cool post!
This recipe looks delicious. I love zucchini but I usually cook it always the same way, with some garlic and onions. I will try this recipe once the weather gets a little cooler so nobody in my family complains about turning on the oven in the hot summer.
Oh myyy! Turkey taco stuffed zucchini sounds so delicious and so healthy! I'm going to make this recipe soon.
I really do NOT use cucumbers enough in my life!!!! Stuffing them is so genius - and total crowd pleaser it seems. It would be such the perfect bite for party finger foods!
Ha! Except it’s a zucchini, not a cucumber ???
Our garden has been producing tons of zucchini again this year. I'm going to have to try this recipe.
omg the Turkey Taco looks sooooo delicious! I am definitely making it, can't wait....
Definitely saving this! I love healthier alternatives to my favorite meals and anything taco related fits the bill 🙂
Such a great, low carb meal. My kids would love helping me prepare it, too.
This is a great recipe! It's low carb, healthy, and delicious! So thankful for this recipe and can't wait to try it out!
This sounds AWESOME! I never would have thought of putting taco stuffing in zuchs!
This will certainly be on my meal plan. I love everything about this. It looks easy and super yummy.
Let all the turkeys live their lives, I am sure this dish would be very delicious without meat as well. ?
This sounds both tasty and healthy! Def a must-try some night soon when our zucchini finally come in!
I love this idea, such a great one and adds in another vegetable, perfect:)
This looks so delicious and I can’t believe I’ve never prepared a zucchini this way! I can’t wait to try (and eat) this.
Oh wow. Never thought of having zucchini this way. Yummy and nutritious. And they look so good too. Trying out soon. Thanks.
My seven-year-old daughter and I made this tonight, and it was so good we wanted seconds, but were stuffed from one, we only used one zucchini halved and we replaced the jalapenos w some finely chopped broccoli and added some red peppers! It has been added to our weekly meal plan. wish I could post a pic