Easiest Way to Make Perfect Taco Zucchini Boats

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Taco Zucchini Boats. Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats. I've already shared Lasagna Zucchini Boats, Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats, Zucchini Pizza Boats and even Philly Cheesesteak Zucchini Boats (oh and then last week I made a Chicken Parm Zucchini Boat but they were gross so obviously they didn't make the cut here). So you can see during summer it's time to make zucchini boats.

Taco Zucchini Boats Course: DIET, DINNER, meat + chicken. Super Easy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats loaded with cheesy ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and topped with shredded Mexican blend cheeses and all of your favorite taco toppings!. If you love zucchini boats, then you should also try my recipes for White Chicken Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats, Healthy Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats, and my Enchilada Quinoa Stuffed Taco Boats. You can cook Taco Zucchini Boats using 16 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Taco Zucchini Boats

  1. It's of zucchinis.
  2. You need of mild salsa.
  3. It's of lean ground beef.
  4. Prepare of garlic powder.
  5. Prepare of cumin.
  6. It's of kosher salt to taste.
  7. You need of chili powder.
  8. You need of paprika.
  9. Prepare of oregano.
  10. You need of onion chopped.
  11. It's of bell pepper minced.
  12. It's of water.
  13. Prepare of Mexican blend shredded cheese.
  14. You need of scallions chopped.
  15. It's of cilantro chopped.
  16. Prepare of can of tomato sauce.

Fill the zucchini boats evenly with the taco mixture. Remove from oven and top with favorite toppings. Zucchini taco boats will be in the recipe rotation throughout the fall for sure. This is my first time to try one of your recipes.

Taco Zucchini Boats instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Preheat oven to 400°..
  2. Place 1/4 cup of salsa in the bottom of a large baking dish..
  3. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out middle of zucchini, leaving about 1/4 inch thick shell on each side..
  4. Chop up scooped out zucchini and save 3/4 cup for taco filling. (Squeeze excess water with a paper towel.).
  5. Drop zucchini halves in boiling water and boil for 1 minute. Remove..
  6. Brown beef in a large skillet. When no longer pink, add spices and mix well..
  7. Add the onion, bell pepper, reserved zucchini, tomato sauce and water. Stir and cover, simmer on low for about 20 minutes..
  8. Using a spoon fill the hollowed out zucchini boats with taco filling. Top each with a tablespoon of cheese..
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through. Top with scallions and cilantro and serve with salsa on the side.

I was very pleased with the taste! Also, what a healthy alternative to taco night. My "boats" were a little flimsy and one of them broke so I will probably skip boiling them. Cheesy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a great way to enjoy a low-carb taco night and get an extra serving of vegetables! Packed with a flavorful taco filling and topped with melted cheese, you won't miss the tortilla!