Zucchini Burrito Boats
Posted in : Dinner
Tags: Beef, Mexican
3 Zucchinis halved lengthwise, 2 tablespoon Olive Oil, Salt, Black pepper, 1/2 Onion chopped, 2 Cloves Garlic minced, 1/2 kg of ground Beef, 1/2 teaspoon Chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground Cumin, 1/4 teaspoon Paprika, 1/2 cup Black Beans, 1/2 cup chopped Cherry Tomatoes, 1/2 cup Corn, 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese, and Freshly chopped Spring Onion
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
- Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out insides reserving them for later. Place zucchini halves cut side-up into bottom of 9”-x-13” baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until zucchini turns bright green and is just beginning to soften 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and reserved zucchini and cook until soft about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute more. Add ground beef breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until beef is no longer pink about 6 minutes. Drain fat.
- Stir in chilli powder cumin and paprika then season with salt and pepper. Stir in black beans cherry tomatoes and corn.
- Spoon beef mixture into zucchini, then top with cheeses.
- Bake until zucchini is just tender and cheeses are melted about 15 minutes.
- Garnish with Spring Onion before serving. Enjoy!