Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Southwest Zucchini Boats

"I love this meal!"This is what my husband says as he eats almost the whole pan of zucchini! These are a pretty quick yummy meal!  
The ingredents are:
 4/5 med. zucchini
1lb of ground beef
3/4c of salsa
1/4 c of bread crumbs
1/4c of minced fresh cilantro
1tsp chili powder
1/2tsp ground cumin
1/4tsp salt,
1/8tsp pepper
1c shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream optional




Cut Zucchini in half lengthwise;scoop out the pulp,leaving 1/4 in. shells.
Place the shells in an ungreased 3. quart microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 mins. or until crisp-tender;drain and set aside.
Meanwhile in a large skillet,cook beef over med. heat until no longer pink;drain.
Remove from the heat and stir in the salsa,bread crumbs,ciltrano,chili powder,cumin,salt ,pepper and 1/2 c of the cheese.
Spoon into zucchini shells.
Microwave ,uncovered on high for 4 mins. Sprinkle remaining cheese.Microwave 3-4 mins longer or until cheese is melted and zucchini are tender. Serve with Sour cream if desired.
* i added salsa to dip in as well!