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These fun “boats” are packed with a tasty taco meat filling that’s both hearty and family-friendly. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Nutritional Facts 2 stuffed zucchini halves (calculated without sour cream) equals 387 calories, 23 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 95 mg cholesterol, 618 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 30 g protein.
Originally published as Southwest Zucchini Boats in Simple & Delicious June/July 2010, p10
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Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by youngbuck
Excellent flavor. Although I prefer cubing the zucchini, mixing the guts with the rest of the ingredients and using a small casserole dish rather than making boats.
Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2011 by lucillekuj
These were excellent! Though the zucchini is rather bland, the stuffing is spicy enough to give each bite lots of taste. They were easy and fast to make also - without even using the oven.
Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2011 by jessescrew
These were very good. I used dried cilantro because I didn't have fresh-I think fresh would make it even better. I added some extra salsa because I added the scooped out zucchini to the ground beef mixture. Very easy using the microwave and nice not to have to turn the oven on.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2011 by Linda L S
Very good. Just in time for zucchini season! I'm using the leftover to bake a chocolate zucchini cake tonight.
Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2011 by kda1114
These were delicious! I'm vegetarian, so used Morningstar crumbles, instead of ground beef. Yummmm!
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by taniamarie81
I thought this recipe was absolutely delicious! The changes I made were: I used ground turkey, dried cilantro, added a couple dashes of cayenne for heat, and added extra cheese. I also cooked them in the oven; I microwaved the shells for 2 min, and then baked them with filling for about 20 min at 350 degrees. This will be my guide for taco and nacho meat from now on!!!
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by Susan W
You know when your 8 year old daughter eats it and asks for more, you have a recipe that definitely is a hit. We'll be making this again and again and again.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2010 by joniotto
I have to admit that I was skeptical of the microwave cooking method...but I tried it anyway and it turned out great! I followed the recipe as written except I added dried cilantro instead of fresh since I didn't have any fresh cilantro on hand. These were quick, easy, & delicious.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2010 by lizardstew
Delish! Next time I'll season the zucchini a bit before I put them in the microwave.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2010 by vbraunie
I too was skeptical about microwaving them. I wanted to grill them, but it was raining so I put them in the oven. Left out the cilantro since I don't like it. These were great. I served them to company and they loved them.
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