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Cheesy Mexican Zucchini Boats with Zesty Yogurt Sauce

Flavorful Mexican Zucchini Boats with Yogurt Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: marie
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A healthy, low-carb alternative to tacos featuring roasted zucchini boats stuffed with seasoned beef and topped with a tangy lime-yogurt sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Halve zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the centers to create boats.
  3. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through.
  4. Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Fill zucchini boats with the beef mixture and top with shredded Pepper Jack cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes until the zucchini is tender and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Mix Greek yogurt and lime juice together; drizzle over the hot boats.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Fusion