Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Squash Recipes Healthy Zucchini Recipes Taco-Stuffed Zucchini 4.5 (2) 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. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 27, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 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 Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 367 Calories 25g Fat 14g Carbs 25g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved