Name: Taco-Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini; 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 0.75 pound lean ground beef; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1 bunch scallions, sliced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 8 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce; 1 avocado, chopped; 4 tablespoons Pico de gallo

Taco-Stuffed Zucchini

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2 Reviews

These stuffed zucchini boats are filled with all your favorite taco ingredients like seasoned meat, cheese and avocado. They're perfect for a low-carb alternative on taco night or a great kid-friendly way to sneak in more vegetables.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on July 27, 2018

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 stuffed zucchini halves

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 large zucchini
1 tablespoon avocado oil
¾ pound lean ground beef
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
8 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1 avocado, chopped
4 tablespoons Pico de gallo

Directions

Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Cut a thin slice off the bottoms so that each half sits flat. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Chop the pulp.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, tomato, scallions, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and garlic powder. Cook, breaking the beef into small pieces, until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the chopped pulp.
Meanwhile, place the prepared zucchini halves in a microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on High until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover.
Position rack in the upper third of the oven. Preheat broiler to high. Place the zucchini halves on a baking sheet. Divide the beef filling among the zucchini halves and sprinkle each half with 2 tablespoons cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Serve with lettuce, avocado and pico de gallo, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

367	Calories
25g	Fat
14g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 stuffed zucchini half
Calories 367
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 25g	50%
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Vitamin A 2626IU	53%
Vitamin C 43mg	48%
Folate 123mcg	31%
Sodium 659mg	29%
Calcium 185mg	14%
Iron 4mg	23%
Magnesium 78mg	18%
Potassium 1160mg	25%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.