These Low Carb Taco Zucchini Boats are perfect for the 21 Day Fix, Weight Watchers, or Keto Plans…and a great way to enjoy your bumper crop of zucchini on Taco Tuesday or any night! Also, stuffed zucchini are freezer friendly and perfect for meal prep or lunch! This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.

I have a mild obsession with stuffing all the things into zucchini.

And these taco stuffed zucchini boats…I’ve been making them for years and only now getting them on the blog. Why you ask? I don’t know…but it probably has to do with two things: one named Max and one named Mia.

Anyway, if you’ve never stuffed your zucchini with delicious taco meat and cheesy goodness, now is the time friends. It doesn’t matter if you love your carbs or if you follow a low carb diet – these Zucchini Taco Boats are for all.

It’s really simple to make Taco Zucchini Boats

First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Then, make your zucchini boats using a spoon: just scoop out the zucchini flesh to make a boat! And don’t throw out the zucchini, either. While you won’t use it for this recipe, you can freeze it and add it to smoothies for extra veggie power!

Line up the zucchini boats on a baking sheet, sprinkle with Himalayan salt, then pre-roast your zucchini for 10-15 minutes.

Make your Taco Meat

While the zucchini cooks, it’s time to make your Taco Meat. I may not be the biggest meal prepper, but I love making a ton of taco meat and keeping it in the freezer. If you are like me, then this meal gets even faster. But if you need to make your taco meat, it’s so simple!

Make some 21 Day Fix Salt Free Taco Seasoning
Saute some ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey all work!)
Add in your taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and water. Saute until sauce thickens!
Make a double batch and then freeze! Yay!

Can I make my Taco Meat for these Zucchini Taco Boats in the Instant Pot?

Yes! I do love making big or small batches of Taco Meat in my Instant Pot. It’s not necessarily quicker, but it’s a little more hands off and you can fit like five pounds of meat in a 6 quart Instant Pot! Tip: I freeze my taco meat in my Souper Cubes!

Time to make Stuffed Zucchini

When your Zucchini Boats have precooked a little, it’s time to stuff those bad boys with taco deliciousness! For all of my 21 Day Fixers, I like to get a 1/2 cup of meat in my zucchini. Then I use 1/4 cup of Greek Yogurt as a “dip” or topping. For anyone not following the fix, just divide your meat mixture into the zucchini boats as you please! And of course, top with some cheese! I use cheddar, but you can mix it up. If you are dairy free, you can use dairy free cheese or skip the cheese all together for these zucchini boats.

Everything will roast again in the oven until the cheese is bubbly and the zucchini is fork tender. And then comes the fun part…the toppings!!!

My fave toppings for Taco Zucchini Boats:

cheese, obvi
avocado or Guacamole
fresh pico or Homemade Salsa
Greek yogurt
Cilantro
Corn and/or Black Beans

Can I sub the ground beef in these Zucchini boats?

Yes, of course. I love using Butcher Box’s grass fed beef for my tacos, but you can sub any kind of ground meat that you would like! You could also use shredded chicken from a store bought or homemade Whole Chicken or even diced chicken breasts. I also think lentils would make a great meatless option or you could use this Walnut and Mushroom Taco meat from The Live in Kitchen! Yum!

Can Zucchini Boats be frozen?

Guys…I would have thought no, but GUESS WHAT??! I tried it and it turns out you CAN freeze zucchini boats! After they cool completely, just wrap them up individually in plastic wrap and then store in a large ziplock or just freeze flat in an airtight container. For best flavor and texture, I would use them within a few weeks. To thaw, just remove and place in your refrigerator or directly into your oven to heat before serving.

Want more Stuffed Zucchini Deliciousness? Check out these yummy recipes:

Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
Low Carb Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchini Pizza Boats | Well Plated (21 Day Fixers, just omit pepperoni)