Easy Low Carb Burrito Zucchini Boats
This healthy burrito zucchini boat recipe is an amazing alternative to the regular burrito’s with tortilla. It is low carb, keto friendly, full of nutrients and incredibly flavorful. It is also low in calories, yet very filling. Top it off with avocado cubes and sliced green onion and you will have an incredible dinner. There’s no better way to enjoy healthy burritos!
Jump to RecipeHow to make burrito zucchini boats
Start by creating the zucchini boats and preheating the oven. Cut of the edges of the zucchini, slice it in half lenghtwise and scoop out the flesh, which you can save for another recipe later. Pour a little bit of olive oil inside the zucchini boats before placing it in the oven. Bake the zucchini boats for 10 minutes so it softens, before adding the mixture.
For the filling you can use many ingredients. For this recipe we use ground beef, but you can also use chicken, ground turkey or even rice and quinoa if you want to make it vegan. Mix the ground beef with onion, seasoning, corn and black beans. I also like to add two tablespoons of tomato sauce.
Take the zucchini boats out the oven after 10 minutes and pour the mixture inside them. Lastly sprinkle shredded cheese on top and put it in the oven for another 10 minutes.
Get creative with the toppings. The burrito zucchini boats are amazing themselves, but I like adding avocado and green onions, which makes it an irresistible dish.
Tips to make burrito zucchini boats
You can also make your own taco seasoning. Do this by combining paprika powder, cumin and chilli powder.
Instructional video
Low Carb Burrito Zucchini Boats
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2/3 lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup corn
- 1/3 cup black beans
- 1 onion small and diced
- sea salt
- black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F or 190 °C
- Trim the end of the zucchini and cut it in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the flesh of the zucchini to create a boat structure
- Lay the zucchini boats on a baking sheet, add olive oil inside and sprinkle some salt and pepper to taste and put it in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile cook the garlic and onion in a skillet on medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and taco seasoning and cook until it gets brown
- Add corn and black beans and stir until it is well mixed
- Fill the zucchini boats with the mixture and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Place it in the oven again for another 10 minutes.
- Top with garnishes like avocado or green onion and enjoy!