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Prepare Oven
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Make the Filling
1
Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a large frying pan set over medium-high heat.
2
Add the turkey and cook until the juices start to release, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the onion and cook for another 5 minutes, then add the beans, corn, green chilies, and taco seasoning to the pan and stir to combine.
4
Mix in the water, which will help the taco seasoning coat the turkey and the veggies. If you want it saucier, you can add more water. Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes to allow the turkey and veggies time to stew together.
Prepare the Zucchini
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Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and some of the pulp, making a canoe-like shape.
2
Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with olive oil spray and place the prepared zucchini in it, open side up. Spray the zucchini and season each with a sprinkle of salt. Bake the zucchini for 5 minutes. Note: you can do this while the turkey filling is cooking to save time.
Make the Boats
1
Remove the zucchini from the oven and fill each with the turkey mixture. Remember, these are shipwrecks, so use all the filling.
2
Distribute the shredded cheese on top of the filling, then bake the zucchini for another 15 minutes or until the cheese is melty and bubbly.
3
Top the boats (shipwrecks) with diced tomato and cilantro, and garnish with crema or sour cream, if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pre-Scoop & Salt Your Zucchini Boats 🚤Scoop out zucchini flesh 15 minutes before filling and lightly salt the hollowed boats to draw out excess moisture, preventing a watery final dish and ensuring crispier edges after baking.
- Brown Turkey Properly for Texture Control 🍗Break ground turkey into small, even pieces while cooking over medium-high heat and resist stirring for 2-3 minutes between stirs to achieve proper browning and prevent the meat from becoming dense and rubbery.
- Toast Your Taco Seasoning First 🌶️Bloom the taco seasoning in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the turkey to intensify spice flavors and eliminate any raw, dusty tastes from the spice blend.
- Layer Cheese Strategically for Melting 🧀Reserve half your pepper jack cheese to add 5 minutes before the boats finish baking; this two-stage approach creates a melted interior while preventing over-browning on the cheese top.
- Use Crema Wisely as a Finishing Element 🥄Drizzle crema over the boats after removing from the oven rather than mixing into the filling, as heat can separate it; this maintains its creamy richness and adds a cooling contrast to the warm spices.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
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