Taco zucchini boats

Taco zucchini boats

By Amelia Diaz
15’ Prep time
20’ Cook time
35’ Total time
212 Calories
6 Serving

Summary

Jazz up taco night with these low-carb and delicious taco zucchini boats! they’re ready to eat in under 30 minutes and can be made on the grill or in the oven. enjoy!
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Heat a fry pan over medium/high heat. Add olive oil.
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Step 2

When olive oil is fragrant, add onion and cook until translucent. Add ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, garlic, maple syrup and salt to pan and cook until turkey is browned.
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Step 3

Place cooked turkey in a bowl and set aside.
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Step 4

Preheat grill (or oven) to 400ºF.
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Step 5

Wash zucchinis and pat dry. Then, cut the ends off of your zucchinis and cut in half hot dog style.
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Step 6

Next, spray zucchini halves with olive oil cooking spray on both sides and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Step 7

Place zucchinis on the grill on a piece of tin foil and cook for 10-12 minutes at 400ºF flipping zucchinis every 4 minutes.
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Step 8

Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Scoop out the middle of each zucchini half with a spoon.
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Step 9

Place about 2-3 tablespoons of taco meat into each zucchini half followed by a tablespoon of cheese on top.
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Step 10

Place all zucchini boats back onto the grill for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
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Step 11

Remove from grill and enjoy!

Ingredient

  • Salt and pepper
    Salt and pepper
    1
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    14.79 ml
  • Chili powder
    Chili powder
    14.79 ml
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
    Shredded cheddar cheese
    177.44 ml
  • Salt
    Salt
    0.62 ml
  • Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    9.86 ml
  • Medium white onion
    Medium white onion
    0.5
  • Medium zucchinis
    Medium zucchinis
    6
  • Olive oil cooking spray
    Olive oil cooking spray
    1
  • Cumin
    Cumin
    221.8 ml
  • Ground turkey
    Ground turkey
    0.45 kg
  • Pure maple syrup
    Pure maple syrup
    4.93 ml

Nutrition Facts

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