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Zucchini sliced in half with meat and cheese on top
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Keto Zucchini Taco Boats

KETO ZUCCHINI TACO BOATS ARE EVERYTHING YOU LOVE ABOUT BOLD AND HEARTY TACOS, BUT WITHOUT THE CARBS! ADD YOUR FAVORITE TOPPINGS AND ENJOY THESE HANDHELD BOATS OF DELICIOUSNESS FOR TACO TUESDAY… OR ANY DAY!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Keto, Low Carb
Keyword: keto taco boats, zucchini taco boats
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 387kcal
Author: Bailey

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini (our are definitely in the medium-large range)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
  • 2 Tablespoons low carb taco seasoning
  • 1/2 red bell pepper , diced
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 4 ounces canned green chilies
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese for topping
  • sour cream, lime juice, cilantro for other toppings

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Clean zucchini and cut the ends off. Cut down the middle length wise and scoop on seeds to created a well / boat in the zucchini. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is browned. Drain any remaining greasing off cooked beef except one tablespoon.
  • Add taco seasoning and bell pepper. Continue to cook until peppers begin to soften.
  • Add canned green chilies and salsa, continue to cook until heated through. (apprx 5minutes)
  • Spoon prepared filling into center of zucchini boats.Bake for 15-20minutes, or until zucchini is tender (Cooking time will vary depending on your zucchini size)
  • Sprinkle cojita cheese on top. Add sour cream, lime juice, guacamole, cilantro or even hot sauce. Whatever you normally enjoy on your tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g