CHEF JOHN'S TACO-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
Zucchini is not very exciting, interesting, or fun to eat, which is basically the opposite of a taco. But what we're going to do here is use the same filling used to make tacos to stuff zucchini and turn something that's generally unremarkable into something that is incredibly remarkable. This isn't some kind of low-carb substitute gimmick--these really were amazing. Serve topped with diced tomato, green onions, sour cream, and cilantro, or any toppings you prefer.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Zucchini Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, onion, and ground beef in a skillet over high heat. Cook, stirring, until onion turns translucent and the beef is browned and broken up into very small pieces, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno pepper and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, dried oregano, cornmeal, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in tomato sauce and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to your desired texture, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Use a teaspoon or melon baller to scoop out about half the center of each zucchini to create a "boat." Sprinkle generously with remaining kosher salt and let sit, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner.
- Use a paper towel to blot any moisture that the salt draws out of the zucchini. Place boats on the prepared baking sheet and fill each one with as much taco meat mixture as will fit. Top evenly with pepper Jack cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is browned and the zucchini is just barely tender, about 20 minutes. Test for doneness with a sharp knife. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 731.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
CORN BOATS WITH ZUCCHINI AND PEPPER JACK CHEESE
These take a little bit of work to make the corn boats, but the presentation is outstanding and guests always rave.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Corn
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pull a lengthwise strip of corn husk (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide) from each ear to expose a strip of kernels and discard husk strip.
- Carefully peel back remaining husks, keeping them attached to stem ends, and snap ears from stem ends.
- Discard silk from husks.
- Tear a thin strip from a tender, inner piece of each husk and use it to tie loose end of each husk together, forming a boat.
- Cut corn kernels from ears and discard cobs.
- In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté zucchini, stirring occasionally, until browned lightly and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer zucchini with slotted spoon to a bowl and season with salt.
- In oil remaining in skillet sauté corn kernels and onion with salt to taste over moderately high heat, stirring, 4 minutes and cook, covered, over low heat until corn is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add corn mixture to zucchini and season with salt.
- Cool filling and stir in cheese.
- Spoon filling into husk boats. (Corn boats may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and kept chilled, covered.).
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Arrange boats on a baking sheet and sprinkle filling with tortilla crumbs.
- Bake boats in upper third of oven until cheese is melted and filling is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve corn boats warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 161.7, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 8.4, Protein 12
MEATY STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
I have an abundance of zucchini from my garden. This recipe is a great way to use it. The Italian herbs make it incredible.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Cheese
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients and one can of tomato sauce; mix well.
- Stir in tomatoes.
- Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop out center part of zucchini to about 1/4 inch from edges.
- Fill with meat mixture; place in two 13x9 inch baking dishes.
- Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each.
- Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
- Sprinkle with cheese during last few minutes or baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 134.2, Sodium 1171.2, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 36.3
MEXICAN ZUCCHINI BOATS
These Mexican zucchini boats are a tasty, lower carb meal and excellent way to use up excess zucchini from the garden!
Provided by foxkaren
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the bottom of a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Fill a large skillet with water and bring to a boil. Boil zucchini halves for 1 minute. Drain.
- Heat the large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, corn, bell pepper, and taco seasoning; cook and stir until bubbly.
- Place zucchini halves into the prepared baking dish, cut-sides up. Scoop meat mixture into the boats and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Garnish with scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 111.4 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1152.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
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