Easy Healthy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe
Tacos take on a new, healthier form with these deliciously stuffed taco zucchini boats. Low carb, packed with all the taco flavors.
Servings: 6 boats
Calories: 336kcal
Equipment
- baking dish
- cutting board
- frying pan
- serving spoon
- food processor for crema (optional)
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Boats
- 3 medium Zucchini sliced in half then hollowed
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup black beans
- ¼ cup salsa
- ½ cup mexican cheese
- ½ cup avocado crema
For the Avocado Crema
- ½ large avocado
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
For the Zucchini Boats
- In a medium frying pan, brown the ground beef, and add in the taco seasoning. Using a wooden spoon, start to combine until all the ground beef has been seasoned, then turn off the heat and set aside.
- Slice off the top of the zucchini and slice them in half.
- Using a small spoon, scoop out the flesh of the inside of the zucchini, leave just a little amount in the middle for the ground meat to go, so it forms a "boat"
- To the zucchini boats, fill with two scoops of ground beef.
- Top the ground beef with a spoonful of salsa.
- Add a spoonful of black beans, then a sprinkling of Mexican cheese. Bake in the oven at 375º for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese melts.
For the Avocado Crema
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Add any additional lime juice or salt as needed or desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 2mg
