These delicious zucchini burrito boats are the perfect low-carb family meal. These boats are filled with vegetables and cheesy goodness. In fact, you might find yourself doubling the recipe just to make sure there’s enough to go around!
This recipe was created by my fellow low-carb bloggers, Rami and Vicky Abrams, over on Tasteaholics.com.
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The recipe
Many keto recipes are adaptations of high-carb meals. However, sometimes you find a dish that’s custom-made for the ketogenic lifestyle. This recipe fits the bill exactly. Nourishing protein, satiating fats, and fiber make this a healthy keto meal. In fact, this all-in-one meal will have you begging for more.
The Inspiration
If you’ve ever had a garden, you know that zucchini is easy to grow. In fact, this vegetable can quickly become so plentiful that you begin to wonder what to do with all of it! Fortunately, it has a naturally neutral flavor. Because of this, zucchini is one of our favorite vegetables to use as a delivery platform for explosions of savory nutrition.
Can you eat zucchini on keto?
Absolutely! It might seem odd at first that we selected a vegetable that has high carbs and zero fat to be the centerpiece of a recipe designed around a high-fat diet. However, zucchini’s fiber levels make this one of the vegetables that you can indulge in without worrying about being knocked out of ketosis.
Some low-carb advocates tend toward a “dirty keto” approach. This approach is characterized by a heavy emphasis on animal fat and protein. These are fantastic sources of nutrition, but we love to incorporate vegetables whenever and wherever we can.
There are many keto-friendly recipes that include zucchini squash. For example, our Cream of Zucchini Soup, this low-carb Zucchini Pizza Casserole from Real Balanced, and our recipe for Low-Carb Buffalo Baked Zucchini Chips are all great choices for a keto lifestyle.
Are zucchini’s keto?
Yes, they are! Remember, keto focuses on a sustainable lifestyle and the big picture. As long as you’re staying on track with your macros throughout the day, you’ll be able to enjoy quite a few food items that don’t seem like stereotypical keto-friendly foods.
Benefits of zucchini
Zucchini is similar to tofu in one of its essential characteristics. For example, it can take on a variety of flavors and enrich numerous dishes with an infusion of fresh texture.
One of the issues that keto dieters can occasionally face is constipation, and zucchini is an excellent antidote. Filled with water and fiber, this green vegetable will have you back on track in no time! These characteristics also accentuate keto’s ability to regulate blood sugar and increase insulin sensitivity.
Finally, you’ll find that these members of the squash are powerhouses of nutrition, including potassium, vitamin C, beta-carotene, manganese, zeaxanthin, and lutein. These nutritional components help lower inflammation and boost eye health simultaneously. Furthermore, zucchini is rich in B vitamins. This trait makes it an excellent natural energy booster.
Final Thoughts
It’s hard to believe that something as healthy as this recipe can be so tasty! This is precisely we started Tasteaholics. We wanted to create dishes that assist you in reaching your health goals while making mealtime an absolute pleasure!
Rami and Vicky
P.S. For other family and kid friendly keto meals, check out the recipe for Low-Carb Crustless Taco Pie, Keto-Friendly Italian Ground Beef Casserole, and Low-Carb Meatball Subs.
From our collection of healthy ground beef recipes comes this unbelievably tasty low-carb zucchini burrito boats recipe. This iconic mexican recipe with a twist has an appealing presentation as each of the boats are filled with vegetables and cheesy goodness! Follow us for more healthy original recipes!
Cheesy Zucchini Burrito Boats
These delicious zucchini boats are the perfect low-carb family meal. Filled with vegetables and cheesy goodness, you might find yourself doubling the recipe in short order just to make sure there’s enough to go around!
This recipe was created by my fellow low-carb bloggers, Rami and Vicky Abrams, over on Tasteaholics.com.
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- · 2 medium zucchini
- · Salt and pepper
- · 1 tablespoon olive oil
- · ½ small yellow onion diced
- · 2 cloves garlic minced
- · 12 ounces ground beef 80% lean
- · ½ teaspoon chili powder
- · ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- · ¼ teaspoon paprika
- · ½ cup diced tomatoes
- · 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and slice the zucchini in half, lengthwise.
- Scoop out the insides of each zucchini half and dice fine, reserving for later.
- Place the zucchini halves in a glass baking dish and spritz with cooking spray then season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the zucchini just starts to soften.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onion and diced zucchini.
- Cook for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Drain the fat from the skillet then stir in the seasonings.
- Stir in the tomatoes then spoon the mixture into the zucchini halves.
- 10. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition: 401 calories, 30.4g fat, 23.8g protein, 8.2g carbs, 2.2g fiber, 6g net carbs Rami & Vicky Abrams created Tasteaholics.com in 2015 to master the art of creating extremely delicious and healthy low-carb food while researching the truth behind nutrition, dieting, and overall health. Their mission is to continue to grow the keto and low-carb movement and help their followers improve their health and outlook on life through nutrition.
These look so flavorful and tasty – two of my most favorite things!
What a creative idea! I love it!
What a great way to use zucchini. I am definitely trying this.
So quick, easy and tasty!
If there is some cheese in a meal, it becomes my favorite one. I have not doubt that these Zucchini Boats will please my family and friends. Bookmarking for later!