Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchini halves filled with seasoned taco beef, melted cheddar, and a spoonful of sour cream.
45 min total · Easy · Makes 4 servings
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 390 g)
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response.
4 servings: 28.4 g net carbs and 1932 calories for the whole recipe
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Always check labels of packaged products if you have an allergy or intolerance.
Check the label of the products you use (chili_powder) for added sugar or starch.
Steps
- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F. Halve the zucchini and scoop out the centers. Bake the shells for 10 minutes.
- 2
Brown the beef with the chopped zucchini flesh and spices, then stir in the tomatoes.
- 3
Fill the shells, top with cheddar, and bake until bubbly.
- 4
Serve with sour cream and cilantro.
Tips
- Check that your chili powder blend has no added sugar or fillers.
- Add sliced jalapeño for heat.
Nutrition per serving
Serving size: 1 serving (about 390 g)
| Calories | 483 |
| Protein | 30.2 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Total carbs | 10.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Net carbs | 7.1 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Saturated fat | 15.7 g |
Estimated nutrition per serving. Values are approximate and vary with ingredients, brands, quantities and preparation. Net carbs = total carbs minus fiber minus erythritol. Other sugar alcohols are not subtracted. This is a labeling convention, not a measure of your blood sugar or insulin response. Sodium counts the ingredients listed, not salt added to taste.
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