Zucchini Taco Boats
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5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
304 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Zucchini Taco Boats
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Zucchini taco boats are low carb and delicious. There is so much flavor in these. Try this healthy idea for Mexican Monday.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 LB lean ground beef
- 1/4 onion Diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- fresh cilantro shredded
- 1 roma tomatoes
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and trim off the ends. Then carefully scoop out the seeds of the zucchinis with a spoon.
- Place the zucchinis in a 9X13 baking pan with the skins on the bottom of the pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the zucchinis. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the zucchini is soft.
- While the zucchini is baking, prepare the meat mixture.
- Brown the ground beef and the onion in a large pan over medium high heat. Break up the beef with a spatula and cook for 4-5 minutes until all of the ground beef has been browned. Drain off the excess grease.
- Then add in the minced garlic and cook 1 for 1 minutes.
- Stir in the salsa, taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Then spoon the meat mixture into the zucchini shells and top with the shredded Mexican cheese.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Top with the fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
1220mg
(51%)
Potassium
1076mg
(31%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
960IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
378mg
(38%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1220mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1076mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 960IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 378mg | 38% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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