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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
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 large zucchini
- 1 pound ground beef
Taco Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Toppings
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 lime to squeeze on top
Instructions
- 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.
- While the ground beef is cooking, slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the insides.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
446mg
(19%)
Potassium
1353mg
(39%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1863IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
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.