These Stuffed Zucchini Taco boats make a great low carb meal that tastes just like taco tuesday.
When I first saw recipes with food shoved into hollowed out tacos, I was very skeptical. I wasn’t sure that a zucchini could ever take the place of a taco shell or a shell for anything.
But, we have turned zucchini into noodles, so I guess there are many powers at hand.
These zucchini taco boats are made with a filling that consists of beef, pepper, onion, zucchini insides and a bit of almond flour to bring it together which helps making it nice and crispy while it’s on the final bake.
If you have no dietary restrictions, try these zucchini taco boats with some cheese and sour cream!
How to Make a Stuffed Zucchini:
Since zucchini is a vegetable that has a high water content, it’s important to remove the seeds and any excess moisture BEFORE adding a filling and baking further.
- Cut zucchini in half lengthwise all the way down until you have 2 even long pieces.
- Lay skin side down on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until the middle of the zucchini begins to soften.
- Let cool enough to touch.
- Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds and middle watery flesh to form your “boat” where you will add your filling.
- Add filling to zucchini and bake again until everything is fully cooked.
- Lay flat to store in fridge for up to 3 days
Stuffed zucchini taco boats are best served immediately.
Stuffed Zucchini Variations:
- Use any ground meat in this recipe you like including turkey, pork. chicken or lamb.
- Add cheese and sour cream for those not following paleo or whole30 diets.
- Almond flour is used as a binder in this recipe. For those allergic to almonds, using breadcrumbs or pork rind bread crumbs will also work.
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Stuffed Zucchini Taco Boats
Stuffed Zucchini Taco Boats
These Stuffed Zucchini Taco boats make a great low carb meal that tastes just like taco tuesday.
Ingredients
- 4 Zucchini
- 1/2 Red Onion Chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1.5 pounds Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350
- Cut the tops off each zucchini and cut down the middle lengthwise
- On a non stick baking sheet, place zucchini flesh side down and bake for 20-15 minutes or until zucchini starts to soften
- In the meantime, heat oil in a pan and add onions and pepper and saute until onions are translucent. Add ground beef and taco seasoning and saute until meat is cooked through
- Once zucchini boats are cooled down, take a spoon and scrape out the flesh and seeds of each zucchini half and save the the flesh
- Chop the insides of the zucchini until it forms a chunky paste. Add it to a bowl with the ground beef mixture and half cup of almond flour.
- Stir ingredients together until combined and stuff into the zucchini boats packing tightly.
- Put each zucchini boat back on the baking sheet flesh side up and broil for 3-5 minutes or until tops are browned and crispy.
- Add chopped cilantro on top and serve with Whole 30 compliant salsa.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 2 piecesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 208
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