For those of us who love avocado more than cheese… > these dairy-free taco zuc…

For those of us who love avocado more than cheese… 🥑>🧀 these dairy-free taco zucchini boats are pretty much my ideal dinner: protein, veggies + lots of flavor. 🌮💃🏻🙌
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INGREDIENTS
-1 clove minced garlic
-1/2 yellow onion, chopped
-1 lb ground turkey
-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
-1/4 teaspoon sea salt
-1 cup chunky salsa
-1 Tablespoon chili powder
-1 teaspoon ground cumin
-1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
-3 zucchini squash
-chopped tomatoes, avocado and jalapeño, for serving
-tortilla chips and extra salsa, for serving
-Mexican cheese, dairy-free or regular (optional)
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and ground turkey into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking apart with a wooden spoon or spatula while it cooks. Add black beans, chili powder, cumin and salsa. Cook 2-3 minutes additional minutes.
3. Meanwhile, as the turkey cooks cut the zucchini in half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop the seeds and center out of each zucchini half, leaving about ¼ inch thick zucchini boat.
4. Place the zucchini (cut-side up) in a 9X13 baking dish. Spoon the turkey mixture into the six zucchini boats.
Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until zucchini boats are heated throughout and zucchini is cooked a bit, but not too soft/limp.
5. Remove foil and serve boats with tomatoes, avocado and jalapeño slices.
6. Serve with chips and salsa, if desired.