Taco Zucchini Boats
The Taco Zucchini Boats feature hollowed zucchini halves filled with a seasoned mixture of ground turkey, black beans, onion, garlic, and salsa. Baked until tender but not mushy, they offer a flavorful, low-carb alternative to traditional taco dishes. The blend of chili powder and cumin gives the filling a distinct Mexican-inspired flavor, complemented by optional toppings like chopped tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño, and cheese. Served with tortilla chips and extra salsa, this recipe balances protein-rich filling with fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 cup salsa chunky
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 3 zucchini
- tomato avocado and jalapeño, for serving, chopped
- tortilla chips for serving, extra salsa
- salsa for serving, extra salsa
- Mexican cheese dairy-free or regular (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and ground turkey into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking apart with a wooden spoon or spatula while it cooks. Add black beans, chili powder, cumin and salsa. Cook 2-3 minutes additional minutes.
- Meanwhile, as the turkey cooks cut the zucchini in half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop the seeds and center out of each zucchini half, leaving about ¼ inch thick zucchini boat.
- Place the zucchini (cut-side up) in a 9X13 baking dish. Spoon the turkey mixture into the six zucchini boats.
- Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until zucchini boats are heated throughout and zucchini is cooked a bit, but not too soft/limp.
- Remove foil and serve boats with tomatoes, avocado and jalapeño slices. Serve with chips and salsa if desired.
Notes
- If using cheese, sprinkle it on zucchini boats prior to covering and baking to allow it to melt well.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/3 of recipe, no toppings | |
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 979mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1493mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.