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Keto Mexican Zucchini Boats recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Mexican Zucchini Boats

Zucchini halves filled with a flavorful ground beef mixture seasoned with Mexican spices. Topped with dairy-free cheese and baked to perfection, this is a delicious and healthy dairy-free, keto-friendly meal.

20m prep + 35m cook4 servings
DAIRY-free
380 cal|30g protein|18g carbs|22g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Zucchini
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Shredded Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Set zucchini boats aside.
  3. 3Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
  4. 4Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  5. 5Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Fill each zucchini boat with the ground beef mixture. Place in a baking dish.
  7. 7Sprinkle with dairy-free shredded cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
  8. 8Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Substitutions

Shredded Cheese → Dairy-Free Shredded Cheese

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