This stuffed zucchini has a little Mexican flair with ground turkey and homemade, healthy avocado salsa. It’s quick, easy and gluten free!
I know what you’re thinking.
“My golly gosh-er-oo, Taylor JUST posted that Mexican Lentil Homemade Hummus, and now she is posting ANOTHER Mexican recipe? Did her move to Washington make some cells in her brain even weirder, and now she only knows about Cheese + Salsa + Avocado?”
Well, the answer is no..BUT, even if that WAS the case, you really shouldn’t complain. Can cheese + salsa + avocado BE bad?
These Mason Jar healthy Taco Salads prove that no. It can’t.
You know what though? I used to hate ALL food that was from south ‘o the border.
And now Mexican cauliflower tater tot casserole is popping up, and then we’re eating healthy Mexican food for the second week in a row.
I don’t even know who I am anymore.
Let’s try to put aside the fact that I am having a pre-mid-life crisis and talk about ground turkey. I know, your favorite subject amIright?
Ground turkey may not be your usual go-to conversation starter BUT there is a story behind it. And, it involves Mr. FFF.
But, really, when does it not? It really is a good thing he doesn’t read this.
So. We were at Costco eleventy billion years ago, and the Hubs saw a HYOOGE (Bigger than my face and his face COMBINED) package of ground turkey (but, it’s Costco, I didn’t expect anything less.) and he decided we needed to buy it so that he could make buffalo chicken meatballs for himself. (<— that sounds like poor grammar, is it? Help?)
Fast forward one year later (ok, so it wasn’t QUITE eleventy billion,) we are moving from Florida and we need to eat as much food out of our freezer as humanly possible, so we don’t have to throw it out and waste it.
Guess what’s in the bottom. The double-face sized container of ground turkey.Ye-up.
Exactly what I figured would happen. The hubs can barely make healthy french toast, let alone meatballs. It’s really a good thing he has me or he might starve.
Then again, he could live off Cheerios. Sometimes I think he secretly wishes I would stop cooking so he could live off homemade cereal in peace.
I did what any self-respecting person would do: I mixed it up with some spicy, sexy-mexi (does that even make sense?) flavours and then covered it with aforementioned cheese and avocado salsa goodness.
And then it went for a ride in a little stuffed zucchini “boat.” Food likes to be adventurous too you know. We shouldn’t leave it out from fun life happenings like boat rides.
So, whatcha waiting for?
Take these stuffed zucchini babies for a boat ride…into your MOUF. NOM!
I shared the Mexican Stuffed Zucchini Recipe over on GoodLife Eats, so head on over there to check it out!
(based off the recipe making a total of 2 servings)
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Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
Oh ground turkey is a staple around our house! And sexi mexi is definitely a thing. Kinda like these zucchini boats…Im game!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, glad you agree girlfriend…thanks!
[email protected]+A+Healthy+Life+For+Me says
I just love the idea of using vegetable as the bowl. A great way to get in more greens.
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Amy!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Keep those mexican recipes comin’ because I love them! And you definitely did not disappoint, Taylor! These stuffed zucchinis sound amazing! I love that you used ground turkey, too…such a nice change from regular ground beef. Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
YES! Thank you for not hating all the salsa/cheesey goodness on FFF lately Gayle!
And thanks for pinning, happy Wednesday girl!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
Well, this certainly makes zucchini more appetizing! Veggies are NOT my favorite food. I’m all for anything that doctors them up and makes them look appealing. This looks SUPER appealing! Thanks for sharing, Taylor!! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Sarah! Cover a veggie in cheese and salsa, and I promise it’s VERY edible!! 😀
Katharine says
We had the same issue when we moved (stuff in the bottom of the freezer that we remembered getting eons ago….), except it was stuff I bought. Oops! At least I didn’t have to grocery shop for a month or two. 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHT?! It’s crazy all the random stuff you find!!
Way to find the silver lining Katharine 😉
[email protected]+Tip+Top+Shape says
I love the pictures with the food baskets. Too cute!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Liz!:D
Michelle @ Modern Acupuncture says
Aw your husband and I have that in common… I always have these bright food ideas and then don’t use the food I bought. My boyfriend asked me recently why I like to let veggies die… 🙁 I am ashamed.
Taylor Kiser says
HAHAHA omg that made my day…sorry, but that is TOO FUNNY! 😉
Lee says
PINNEDDDDD the crap outa that one…
Taylor Kiser says
HAHA! SAWEET. Thanks girl!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
I love Mexican food so keep going with those recipes! This looks so so good, what a great idea stuffing zucchini with taco fixin’s! I love it!
Taylor Kiser says
WOOHOO! I will then 🙂 Thanks Stacey!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
ok, like a dummy I wrote in my comment for your blog on Good Life Eats . . this is why I shouldn’t have a million windows open at once! I love these Taylor!! fabulous and delicious!!! and pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
haha! No problem,I still got it 🙂 I know it gets confusing!
Thanks Alice!