Zesty Zucchini Boats

Name: Zesty Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 200 g white button mushrooms, cleaned and ends trimmed; 6 medium zucchini; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 lb ground turkey; 1 onion, diced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup corn kernel; 1 lime, juice of; 1 chipotle pepper, finely diced; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

Submitted by maryjjohnson34

"These easy-to-make and delicious zucchini boats are a perfect side, appetizer or snack for any event."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6

ingredients

200 g white button mushrooms, cleaned and ends trimmed
6 medium zucchini
1 tablespoon olive oil
¹⁄₂ lb ground turkey
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 cup corn kernel
1 lime, juice of
1 chipotle pepper, finely diced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded cheese

directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
2. Add mushrooms to a large food processor and pulse until they are small uniform pieces.
3. Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise. Using a teaspoon, scoop the insides out, leaving about half a centimeter around the skin. Chop zucchini insides into small pieces and set aside.
4. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and ground turkey and cook for about 5 minutes, until no pink remains in the turkey.
5. Add mushrooms, chopped zucchini flesh, cumin, chili powder and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, until mushrooms are cooked through.
6. Add corn kernels, lime juice, adobo sauce and chipotle pepper. Stir to combine. Remove pan from heat.
7. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, arrange scooped-out zucchinis.
8. Spoon the turkey and mushroom mixture inches Top with cheese.
9. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until cheese is bubbly, and zucchinis are cooked through.