Zucchini Boats USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

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Zucchini Boats USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

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

1⁄2 cup vegetable

2 oz eq meat/meat alternate

SOURCE

Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project

TeamNutrition.USDA.gov

Prep Time30

Cook Time23

Total Time53

Keyword: Child Care Centers, CACFP, Ages 6-18, 6 serving

Age Group: Ages 6-18

Serving Size: 6

Program Type: CACFP

Program Meal Type: Lunch, Supper

Conventional Meal Category: Main Dish (Entrée)

Program Meal Component: Meats, Vegetables, Meat Alternates

Vegetable Subgroup: Other Vegetables

Meal Service Temperature: Hot

Cooking Method: Bake

Season: Summer

6 servings

Calories: 157

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
3 Zucchinis (1 lb 4 oz), fresh, large, halved, hollowed center (wash zucchini under running water before cutting)
14 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh or frozen, thawed
2 Tbsp Taco seasoning, low-sodium
¼ cup 2 Tbsp Water
½ cup 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded

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Nonstick cooking spray
3 Zucchinis (1 lb 4 oz), fresh, large, halved, hollowed center (wash zucchini under running water before cutting)
14 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh or frozen, thawed
2 Tbsp Taco seasoning, low-sodium
¼ cup 2 Tbsp Water
½ cup 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded

Instructions

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Preheat oven to 400 °F.
Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
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 baking sheet, 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 a medium skillet on medium-high heat. When beef is no longer pink, about 7–10 minutes, add taco seasoning and water. Stir. Cook for 3 minutes, or until taco seasoning and water have cooked into the beef. Heat to an internal temperature of 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from heat. Wash hands after touching uncooked ground beef.
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 for at least 15 seconds.
Serve 1 zucchini boat. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

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