Spicy Zucchini Taco Boats (Healthy & Quick!)

Ingredients

• 4 medium/large zucchini (sliced in half lengthwise)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 small white onion (finely diced)
• 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
• 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 lb. ground turkey (ground chicken or ground beef work well, too!)
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1, 1 oz taco seasoning packet
• 1 cup salsa (divided (use your favorite, nothing too chunky))
• 1/4 cup water
• 1, 15 oz. can black beans or pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (or more, as desired)
• Shredded Mexican cheese
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Avocado or guacamole
• Pickled onions
• Crushed tortilla chips