Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats are loaded with taco seasoned ground beef, cheese and topped with your favorite toppings. These make a delicious low carb meal and are perfect for using up that zucchini!
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Ingredients
- 3 zucchini medium sized
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounce tomato sauce canned
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese
- avocado chopped cilantro, chopped tomatoes, and sliced olives, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, chopped tomatoes, sliced olives; optional toppings
- cilantro
- tomato
- olive
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Trim the ends off zucchini. Cut 3 medium sized zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-inch shells. Line up the zucchini in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Chop the pulp up and set aside.
- In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat, add 1 pound lean ground beef until no longer pink. Drain the excess grease. Add the reserved zucchini pulp, 1 tablespoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1½ teaspoons ground cumin and 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper to the ground beef. Add 4 ounce can tomato sauce, ¼ cup water and combine.
- Fill the zucchini boats evenly with the taco mixture. Top with 1 cup mexican shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Remove from oven and top with Optional toppings: diced avocado, chopped cilantro, chopped tomatoes, and sliced olives .
Nutrition Information
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Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
691mg
(29%)
Potassium
317mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
680IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1.3mg
(1%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 691mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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