Description
Mexican Zucchini Boats with Yogurt Sauce is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines tender roasted zucchini filled with a savory meat mixture and topped with a creamy yogurt sauce. This recipe is perfect for casual gatherings or cozy family dinners, offering a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Easy to customize for various dietary preferences, these zucchini boats are sure to impress your guests while providing a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out flesh to create boats.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Mix in cumin, chili powder, chopped zucchini flesh, salt, and pepper; cook until well combined.
- Fill each zucchini half with the meat mixture and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender. Meanwhile, mix Greek yogurt with lime juice, salt, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the yogurt sauce over baked zucchini boats before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed zucchini halves (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg