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Zucchini Taco Boats

Modified: Aug 14, 2024 by Kori Butler · Published: Jan 20, 2019

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Quick and easy stuffed zucchini taco boats with ground beef, homemade healthy taco seasoning mix, fresh zucchini, and cheese are baked in the oven - with just 10 minutes of prep! The best part—these are high protein, gluten free, keto, and low-carb.

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Don't you just love zucchini? It just has so much flavor when its cooked and there are so many things you can make with it.

I had a craving for tacos lately and have been eating taco salads and tacos with lettuce wraps. Both were good, however, I was looking for something different. Since we had an overabundance of zucchini in the garden, it all came together one evening - Zucchini Taco Boats.

What You'll Need

  • Zucchini
  • Ground Beef
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Toppings: diced tomato, sliced olives, avocado, salsa, sour cream

How To Make Taco Zucchini Boats

Bake The Zucchini

Slice your zucchini in half lengthwise and then hollow out the centers with a spoon. Place in a baking pan and cover with foil. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the zucchini are tender.

**Grilling version! A tasty option for sure. Grill your zucchini over medium-high heat instead of baking. It adds a whole new chargrilled taste you'll love.

Tip: This is completely optional, but I like to put the scooped-out zucchini inside with the pan of taco boats while it is baking. I just don't like to waste anything, and it ends up mixing with the taco meat and cheese and becoming extra filling. Yum!

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Make Taco Meat

While your zucchini is baking, brown your ground beef

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Once ground beef is browned, drain liquid, and add taco seasoning mixture along with ¾ cup of water. Cook until liquid is evaporated and the mixture is to your desired consistency.

Stuff

Top with spoonfuls of the taco meat. There are no specific quantities here; just spoon in what the zucchini will hold with the ingredients piled up.

Bake

Top with cheese and bake for an additional 10- 15 minutes until cheese is melted.

** Grilling version! Instead of baking heat grill to medium-high heat. Lay foil that has been sprayed with nonstick spray on the grill. Place stuffed zucchini on top. Close lid and grill until the cheese has melted.

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How To Serve

  • Voila! The zucchini are ready to eat. Top with sour cream, salsa, avocado, green onions, olives, etc. Anything that is your favorite taco topping. Enjoy!
  • This really is an all-in-one meal, but we serve it with diced tomatoes, avocado, sliced olives, green onions, sour cream, and salsa. Oh so good!

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📖 The recipe.

Baked stuffed zucchini taco boats in a white rectangle baking dish.

Stuffed Zucchini Taco Boats

Quick and easy stuffed zucchini taco boats with ground beef, homemade healthy taco seasoning mix, fresh zucchini, and cheese are baked in the oven - with just 10 minutes of prep! The best part—these are high protein, gluten free, keto, and low-carb.
5 from 2 votes
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 medium size zucchini of similar length
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 taco seasoning mix
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 cup of cheese
  • Additional toppings if desired: diced tomato (sliced olives, avocado, salsa, and sour cream)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray.
  • Wash and slice zucchini lengthwise. Using a spoon scoop out seeds and center pulp. Place zucchini in the baking pan, season with a little salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake until zucchini are tender, approximately 30 - 35 minutes (depending upon the size of your zucchini).
  • While zucchini is baking, brown ground beef, then add taco seasoning mix and ¾ cup of water. Cook over medium-high heat until the liquid is reduced and the meat mixture reaches the desired consistency. Keep the taco mixture warm while the zucchini is baking.
  • Remove zucchini from the oven. Spoon warm meat mixture into zucchini boats, and top with cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Top with your favorite taco toppings and enjoy!

Kori's Tips

To increase healthy fat content in this recipe, you can garnish with additional cheese, avocado, sour cream, and olives. Yum.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 1.9gProtein: 22.5gFat: 16.8gCholesterol: 72.7mgSodium: 578mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4g
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Comments

  1. Stephanie Krol

    February 18, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    This is one of our favorite recipes. I've made it at least 10 times already. Great low carb, tasty meal. I usually make it with fresh pico de gallo and refried beans on the side with a little sour cream on top. Delicious!

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    • seekinggoodeats

      February 19, 2020 at 1:08 pm

      Thank you Stephanie! That is the BEST compliment. Let me know if you've tried any other recipes you love! I take any and all suggestions for new post ideas too! 🙂

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  2. Michele

    September 04, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    Hi how do you warm the leftovers of this recipe?

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    • seekinggoodeats

      September 04, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      Hi! You can warm 1 or 2 of the taco boats in the microwave on medium power for 1 or 2 minutes or until heated. You can also place the taco boats back in a baking dish, cover with foil and reheat in the oven on 350 until warm. Have a great day!

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  3. Madison

    August 09, 2019 at 6:57 pm

    Do you have the nutrition facts for this dish? I.e fats, carbs, protein, etc.

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    • seekinggoodeats

      August 13, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Hi Madison! I just added a Nutritional Analysis to the recipe 🙂 Have a great day!

      Reply
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