5.0 from 54 votes
Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats
A low carb version of hearty enchiladas!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 519 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 tsp taco seasoning
- 19 oz Red Enchilada Sauce (divided)
- 4 oz can diced green chiles drained
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the middle of the vegetable with a spoon or melon baller, leaving about 1/2 inch along the outside creating a “boat.”
- Place zucchini in prepared baking dish and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes to soften.
- In a large skillet, add ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain.
- Return meat mixture to skillet and add taco seasoning as well as diced green chiles, 1/4 cup water, and half of the enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until thickened and excess liquid is evaporated. Remove from heat.
- Spoon the beef mixture into the zucchini boats, pressing down to fill. Add extra mixture on top until the boats are overflowing slightly.
- Top the zucchini with the remaining enchilada sauce and add a layer of cheese.Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and zucchini is tender.
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Notes
- * if the amount of filling is too much for your zucchini, leftover filling can be refrigerated for 1 week, or frozen for several months. You could also increase the amount of zucchini boats.
Nutrition Information
Calories
519kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
137mg
(46%)
Sodium
1871mg
(78%)
Potassium
1214mg
(35%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1631IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
255mg
(26%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1871mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 1214mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1631IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 26% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.