Zucchini Boats USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Zucchinis are versatile veggies, which are great for roasting, dipping, and stuffing. Try these easy-to-make zucchini boats filled with ground beef, cheese, and loads of flavor.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup vegetable
2 oz eq meat/meat alternate
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  • Spray steam table pan with nonstick cooking spray.
    For 25 servings, use 2 full steam table pans (12" x 20" x 2½").
    For 50 servings, use 2 full steam table pans (12" x 20" x 2½") and 1 half steam table pan (10⅜” x 12¾“ x 2½”).
  • Remove the ends from each zucchini. Cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, hollow out the inside of each zucchini half.
  • Place zucchini on the steam table pan, skin side down. Bake for 10 minutes. Heat to an internal temperature of 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from the oven.
  • While zucchini is roasting in the oven, brown ground beef in skillet on medium-high heat. When beef is no longer pink, about 10–15 minutes, add taco seasoning and water. Stir. Cook for 5 minutes, or until taco seasoning and water have cooked into the beef. Remove from heat. Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Wash hands after touching uncooked ground beef.
    For 25 servings, use a large skillet.
    For 50 servings, use an extra-large skillet or tilt skillet.
  • Add cheese to seasoned beef. Stir.
  • Place ½ cup (2⅔ oz) taco meat in each zucchini boat.
  • Place zucchini boats in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Heat to an internal temperature of 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Serve 1 zucchini boat. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Zucchini Boats USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
1 Zucchini Boat
Calories
157
Total Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
50
mg
17
%
Sodium
 
247
mg
11
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
4
g
1
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Calcium
 
23
mg
2
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Zucchini, Fresh: 5 lb 8½ oz
50 Servings:
Zucchini, Fresh: 11 lb 1 oz

Notes

  • Contains milk (cheddar cheese). Taco seasoning can be a hidden source of
    common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish,
    soy, wheat, and sesame.
  • Serve a variety of foods during the week to balance out an occasional meal
    that may be higher in sodium or saturated fat.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
Weight: 5 lb 12 oz
Yield: 25 Zucchini Boats
50 Servings:
Weight: 11 lb 8 oz
Yield: 50 Zucchini Boats