Zucchini taco boats ground beef recipe you’ll love!
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional tacos, these zucchini taco boats are filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with your favorite taco fixings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add the taco seasoning and water as per the packet instructions, and mix well.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the seasoned ground beef mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese and diced tomatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the zucchinis are tender.
- Garnish with chopped onions and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg