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Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
4.9 from 42 votes

Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

These taco stuffed zucchini boats are a healthy, gluten-free, low-carb, Mexican-inspired dinner! Watch the video above to see how I make them.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini large
  • 1 pound ground beef
Taco Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Toppings
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 Roma tomato diced
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch cilantro fresh
  • 1 lime to squeeze on top

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat a large skillet on medium heat and add the ground beef. Use your spatula to break up the beef. Add the spices, stir to combine, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes or until browned. 
  2. While the ground beef is cooking, slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the insides. 
  3. Place the zucchini on a parchment-lined baking tray and fill with the ground beef. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes in the oven, or until the tops are browned and the zucchini is slightly softened.
  4. Remove the stuffed zucchini from the oven and drizzle with sour cream, a sprinkle of diced tomatoes and green onions, a few slices of avocado,some fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

  • You can also make extra taco seasoning and store it in a glass spice jar for future use! Watch my spice drawer organization video to see how I do it. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 394kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 446mg (19%) Potassium 1353mg (29%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1863IU (37%) Vitamin C 52mg (58%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394

% Daily Value*

Calories 394kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 446mg 19%
Potassium 1353mg 29%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1863IU 37%
Vitamin C 52mg 58%
Calcium 116mg 12%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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