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Zucchini Taco Boats

Zucchini taco boats are low carb and delicious. There is so much flavor in these. Try this healthy idea for Mexican Monday.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and trim off the ends. Then carefully scoop out the seeds of the zucchinis with a spoon.
  3. 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.
  4. While the zucchini is baking, prepare the meat mixture.
  5. 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.
  6. Then add in the minced garlic and cook 1 for 1 minutes.
  7. Stir in the salsa, taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
  8. Then spoon the meat mixture into the zucchini shells and top with the shredded Mexican cheese.
  9. Bake for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  10. Top with the fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.