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Zucchini Taco Boats

Low-carb take on Taco tuesday with plenty of fiber and protein. Each serving consists of two boats and is only 140 calories. Provides 14 grams of protein!
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Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 227 gram ground beef I use trader joes 93/7
  • 4 zucchini
  • 205 gram diced tomato (half the can)
  • 60 gram onion
  • 14 gram jalapeño
  • 85 gram riced cauliflower
  • 28 gram shredded cheese I use Velveeta
  • 10 gram fresh cilantro
Spice Mix
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F
  2. Cut the zucchini in half and scoop out the flesh.
  3. Dice the onion, zucchini flesh, jalapeño, cilantro, and mince the garlic
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and brown.
  5. Halfway into the cooking time, add onions,
  6. Add the diced tomato, garlic, spice mix, cauliflower rice, and a couple of tablespoons of water.
  7. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Place zucchini cut side up on a parchment-covered baking tray. Add the filling in the zucchini, cover with foil.
  9. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  10. Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake for another 5 minutes.
  11. Serve topped with fresh cilantro and lime.

Notes

For a quick dinner, substitute the spice mix with a pre-made taco spice mix.