Taco Zucchini Boats are made low carb with ground beef, seasonings and black beans nestled into a zucchini and topped with red onion, queso fresco cheese and cilantro.
I am not sure I have ever met a taco I didn’t like! Since transitioning to a lower carb diet recently, I have been trying to find a good swap for our regular flour tortillas and this is a great option! Zucchini boats are easy to make, healthy and more than half the carbs you would find in a corn tortilla.
Taco Zucchini Boats
Taco Zucchini Boats are loaded with meat! I used the same seasoning in the meat that you find in these Ground Beef Tostadas and it gives these zucchini boats just the right amount of spice and flavor. Feel free to use whatever toppings you like! Red onion, queso fresco cheese, sour cream and cilantro were used today. You can use shredded cheddar cheese, olives, avocado sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato, or anything else you please!
Be aware of the carbs in black beans if you are on a keto diet. Kidney beans or black soy beans may be better options to stay lower carb.
Zucchini Boats
Zucchini has been one of our biggest changes since going to a lower carb diet. Zucchini noodles have been making an appearance frequently and so have zucchini boats. You just wash the produce well and dry before cutting into. Cut lengthwise and also cut off the ends if needed. Scoop out the center pulp with a spoon and they are ready to be filled.
Taco Zucchini Boats
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Taco Zucchini Boats are made low carb with ground beef, seasonings and black beans nestled into a zucchini and topped with red onion, queso fresco cheese and cilantro.
Ingredients
Spicy Ground Beef
- 1 pound ground beef (lean)
- olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon water
Zucchini Boats
- 3 zucchinis
- 3/4 cup black beans
- Spicy Ground Beef
- non-stick spray
Toppings
- 1 cup queso fresco cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- sour cream
- cilantro (garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet on the stove top on a medium-high heat. Drizzle the pan with olive and add the ground beef. Break up the ground beef into equal pieces until browned.
- Drain meat and return to pan with 1 Tablespoon water and all the Spicy Ground Beef seasonings. Stir until water is absorbed.
- Stir in the black beans.
- Wash, dry and cut zucchinis lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp center to create a boat. Place the boats in a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the spicy ground beef and black bean mixture.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 25 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
- Remove from heat and add toppings: diced red onion, fresh cilantro, cheese and a drizzle of sour cream.
Notes
Kidney beans have lower carbohydrates than black beans. Black soybeans are also a good swap for those on a low carb or keto diet.
- Category: dinner
How do you keep taco night low carb? Let me know in the comments below.
This looks really good. I’ll try this recipe!
I love this! It’s a low carb way to get your Taco fix!
I love the idea to combine these flavors. I’m all about tacos and these look delicious! Can’t wait to try them
Yum!! What a great alternative to those taco shells! We have taco night at least 1 time a week…will have to switch to these zucchini boats for a healthier version!
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These are fantastic!! Love the flavors in this, and I appreciate your tip about the carbs in black beans. That’s something I always forget about.
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You wouldnt think those little guys have so many carbs but it adds up.
Yum! I’ve done like chicken Caesar salad in zucchini boats but never tacos! I’ll have to try this!
I am saving this cause I love zucchini and have been wanting to use it more! What better way than tacos!?!?!?
Okay – I have never thought of making zucchini boats before! We LOVE taco night so this would go over really well in our household! And you got me at “low carb”. I might actually try this – this weekend!! Yumm!
I have been trying zucchini boats with everyone lately and I love these.
These look amazing! I don’t even need the beans! I’m glad zucchini season is almost here. I love it!