Mexican Zucchini Boats with Yogurt Sauce
Mexican Zucchini Boats with Yogurt Sauce are a delicious and healthy dish that turns tender zucchini halves into savory vessels filled with ground meat, colorful veggies, and spices. Topped with a creamy yogurt sauce, each bite bursts with Mexican-inspired flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these easy-to-make boats are customizable to suit any palate, making them a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup ground turkey or beef
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Halve zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out flesh to create space for the filling.
- In a skillet, sauté onions and red bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ground turkey or beef and cook until browned. Stir in cumin, chili powder, and reserved zucchini flesh.
- Generously stuff the zucchini halves with the filling and place in the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- While baking, mix Greek yogurt with lime juice in a bowl. Drizzle over baked zucchini before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half (175g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg