Recipe: Tasty Zucchini Taco Boats

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Zucchini Taco Boats. Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats Taco-Stuffed Zucchini Boats. 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.

Zucchini Taco Boats My "boats" were a little flimsy and one of them broke so I will probably skip boiling them. Stuffed with a zesty ground beef mixture and topped with cheese, these baked Mexican zucchini boats are an instant hit. 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). You can have Zucchini Taco Boats using 6 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Zucchini Taco Boats

  1. Prepare of large zucchini.
  2. It's of filling.
  3. It's of cooked taco meat.
  4. You need of red bell pepper diced.
  5. You need of salsa.
  6. It's of shredded cheese ( I like the Mexican blend).

So you can see during summer it's time to make zucchini boats. Zucchini taco boats are easy to make and a fun way to put healthy twist on taco night! Course: DIET, DINNER, meat + chicken. A flavorful zucchini boat recipe and a fast dinner recipe for those of you with a busy schedule!

Zucchini Taco Boats instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Clean the outside of your zucchini with a damp cloth..
  3. Cut the stem top off and slice in half..
  4. Scoop the centers out of the zucchini. [ I save the centers and freeze it for soups, stir-frys, ect].
  5. In a bowl mix the taco meat, red pepper, salsa, and half the cheese. Mix well..
  6. Fill each zucchini half and place on a cookie sheet lined with foil..
  7. Bake for 25 minutes or until edges are tender and cheese is bubbly. Add remainder of the cheese. Serve immediately..
  8. Enjoy.

Fill the zucchini boats evenly with the taco mixture. Remove from oven and top with favorite toppings. 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! I've decided that next summer I need to increase the size of my vegetable garden.