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    Easy and Healthy Burrito Zucchini Boats

    Published: Jun 16, 2024 Β· Modified: Feb 19, 2025 by Audrey Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Burrito Zucchini Boats let you enjoy all the flavors of your favorite beef burrito stuffed into a zucchini shell for a healthy low carb meal perfect for hot summer nights.

    Are you looking for an easy healthy weeknight fast meal that is loaded with favor and vegetables?

    You are going to love these Burrito Zucchini Boats. All the flavors of ground beef burritos stuffed into zucchini shells instead. And it is ready in about 30 minutes!

    Winner! Winner! Let's cook dinner! ...or something like that.

    stuffed zucchini with ground beef, cheese, onion, avocado and tomatoes

    I love burritos in all forms: traditional in a tortilla, in a burrito bowl without the tortilla, or as a filling for squash.

    This recipe is perfect for summer when you want something a little lighter and, if you are a gardener, when you need another recipe to use up all of those zucchini that are ready to be picked all at once.

    Ingredients for Burrito Zucchini Boats

    • zucchini
    • ground beef
    • olive oil (or other cooking oil)
    • produce: yellow onion, garlic cloves, avocado, red or green jalapeΓ±o, red onion (or green or all yellow), tomato, cilantro, limes
    • cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack, or 4 cheese blend, etc.)
    • sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
    • spices: chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper

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    Is it autumn or winter and you want to use winter squash? You have my permission to stuff it in acorn squash, butternut, delicata, kabocha etc. You will want to bake it another 10-15 minutes before stuffing to make sure it is fork tender first.

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    stuffed zucchini with ground beef, cheese, onion, avocado and tomatoes

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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 medium zucchini (halved lengthwise)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • salt and pepper (to taste)
    • ΒΌ cup yellow onion (diced small)
    • 2-3 large cloves garlic (finely minced)
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 2 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • Β½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 1 large avocado (seeded and diced)
    • 1 large red or green jalapeΓ±o (diced small)
    • β…“ medium red onion (diced)
    • 1 large tomato (diced)
    • ΒΌ cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for serving if desired)
    • 1-2 medium fresh limes (cut in wedges)

    Seasoned Sour Cream Dip:

    • Β½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
    • Β½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ΒΌ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ΒΌ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ΒΌ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ΒΌ teaspoon onion powder
    • ΒΌ teaspoon salt
    • pinch black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat the oven to 375Β°F and line a large baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment paper.
    • Scoop out the seeds from the zucchini with a spoon and discard. Place the zucchini halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet and brush with one tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and bake for 10-15 minutes until fork tender
    • While the zucchini is baking prepare the seasoned dip by combining all ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
    • Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the yellow onion and garlic and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. SautΓ©, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent and develops a bit of color, about 4-5 minutes.
    • Add the ground beef and season with chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Lightly season with salt and black pepper, as desired, and stir to combine.
    • Cook, breaking up the beef into small pieces with a spatula while stirring as needed, until the beef is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat, drain fat if needed.
    • Remove the zucchini from the oven and fill with the seasoned beef. Top with half the shredded cheddar and return to the oven until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
    • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the stuffed zucchini halves to a large serving platter. Top with the avocado, tomatoes, red onion, red jalapeΓ±os, and cilantro Squeeze some lime juice over the top, if desired. Top with remaining cheese.
    • Serve immediately with the seasoned sour cream dip on the side. Offer lime wedges and additional cilantro, if desired.

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    Until next time, happy eating!
    ~Audrey

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    1. Christie

      June 22, 2024 at 9:49 am

      I went to a farmers market and they had HUGE zucchini which would be perfect for stuffing. I love the flavors on this recipe.

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