Description
Zucchini Taco Boats are a delicious low-carb meal option that can be prepared and baked in just 25 minutes. They are stuffed with flavorful ingredients, making them a perfect healthy alternative to traditional tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create boats.
- In a skillet, cook the ground turkey or beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the meat mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Place the zucchini boats on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite taco ingredients.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with lentils or mushrooms.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg