Grandes Botes de Tacos Verde (Big Green Taco Boats)
LOVE these! They are tasty, healthy and easy to throw together on a busy family night as well!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 Large Organic Zucchini Squash
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black or Red Pepper
- ¼ tsp Chili Powder
- 1 can Organic Black Beans
- 1 cup Organic Tomatoes diced
- 1 cup Organic Frozen Corn thawed
- 1 Organic Red Pepper diced
- 1 cup Organic Avocadoes diced
- 4 Organic Green Onions chopped
- 1 cup Shredded Vegan Cheddar or Colby Cheese
- 1 cup Organic Salsa
- 6 Tbsp Vegan Sour Cream
- Couple of good squirts of siracha sauce
- Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice each zucchini length-wise into 2 halves. Using a spoon or melon-baller, scoop out insides leaving approximately 1/4 - 3/8 inch of flesh next to the skin.
- Place zucchini in a lightly greased baking dish, scooped side up and brush lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper and chili powder.
- Start layering the fillings – black beans, corn, tomatoes and peppers.
- Mix together salsa, sour cream and sriracha sauce and spread over toppings.
- Continue layering with topping ingredients - avocadoes, onions, cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
- Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender but not too mushy.
Notes
* Tip - To get more healthy greens in the family’s diet and make it even healthier – serve them on a bed of mixed salad greens or spinach! Picky eater in the family? Try topping off with a little ranch dressing.
Additional Topping Options
Soy Curls or other vegan chicken or vegan meat substitute, cooked rice, quinoa, diced red onions, chopped spinach, French-fried onions, spicier peppers like chili peppers, etc.