Description
Burrito Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional burritos, perfect for lunch or dinner. These low-carb boats are filled with savory ground beef, black beans, and zesty spices, delivering all the flavors you love without the extra carbs. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, they’re quick to prepare and can be customized to suit your tastes. Top them with cheese and fresh garnishes for an irresistible dish that everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup black beans
- ½ cup corn
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional garnishes: chopped avocado, sliced green onions, fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F.
- Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the insides. Set aside the flesh.
- Place zucchini halves in a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 8-10 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a skillet, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in spices, reserved zucchini flesh, black beans, corn, and tomato sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stuff each zucchini half with the beef mixture, top with cheese, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Use firm zucchini for the best texture. Feel free to swap out beef for turkey or use additional veggies for a vegetarian version. Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack for added flavor.