
Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Cal/Serv:
473
If your favorite part of a burrito is the filling, then this low-carb recipe is a summer dinner to get excited about. We took all our favorite burrito fillings—spiced ground beef, black beans, chopped tomatoes, corn, and shredded cheese—and added them to hollowed-out zucchini. After baking, the filling gets melty and delicious, while the zucchini gets perfectly tender, making every bite a match made in heaven. Whether you're looking for a creative way to shake up your burrito game or are looking to get some extra veggies in, these zucchini boats should be next up on your dinner rotation.
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Ingredients
- 3
zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 2 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2
onion, chopped
- 2
cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb.
ground beef
- 1/2 tsp.
chili powder
- 1/2 tsp.
ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp.
paprika
- 1/2 cup
black beans
- 1/2 cup
chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup
corn
- 1 cup
shredded cheddar
- 1 cup
shredded Monterey jack
Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Score zucchini (like you’re dicing an avocado) and scoop out insides, reserving them for later. Place zucchini halves cut side-up into bottom of 9”-x-13” baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until zucchini turns bright green and is just beginning to soften, 10 minutes.
- Step 2In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and reserved zucchini and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat.
- Step 3Stir in chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then season with salt and pepper. Stir in black beans, cherry tomatoes, and corn.
- Step 4 Spoon beef mixture into zucchini then top with cheeses. Bake until zucchini is just tender and cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
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