Mexican Zucchini Boats

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These Mexican zucchini boats are a tasty, lower carb meal and excellent way to use up excess zucchini from the garden!

Submitted by foxkaren
Updated on August 10, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 olive oil cooking spray

  • 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • ¼ cup minced onion

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • ½ cup fresh corn kernels

  • 2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper

  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix

  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

  • ¼ cup chopped scallions

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the bottom of a baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Fill a large skillet with water and bring to a boil. Boil zucchini halves for 1 minute. Drain.

  3. Heat the large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, corn, bell pepper, and taco seasoning; cook and stir until bubbly.

  4. Place zucchini halves into the prepared baking dish, cut-sides up. Scoop meat mixture into the boats and sprinkle cheese on top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until tender and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Garnish with scallions.

Cook's Note:

You can use cilantro for topping instead of scallions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

426 Calories
25g Fat
18g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 426
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 66%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 1153mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 32g 65%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 255mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 836mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.