⏱ 75 min total

Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Name: Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ cup Salsa; 1 large Zucchini; 4 oz Ground turkey; ¼ tbsp Garlic powder; ¼ tbsp, whole Cumin seed; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tbsp Chili powder; ¼ tbsp Paprika; ⅛ tsp, ground Oregano; ⅛ small Onion; ½ tbsp Red bell pepper; ⅛ cup Tomato sauce; 1 tbsp Water; ⅛ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 tbsp chopped Scallions

Per 1 serving · 558 g · 15 ingredients

Calories

329

17%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
32g
37% of calories
Carbs
20g
23% of calories
Fat
16g
40% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats (558 g) has 329 calories, with 32 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (40% of calories). It is high in protein (64% DV), dietary fiber (23% DV) and Vitamin A (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 46%, 27% and 31% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

59cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

9.8g

Net carbs

14g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

6.5g

12 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein64%
Dietary fiber23%
Vitamin A21%
Vitamin C76%
Vitamin K28%
Riboflavin (B2)39%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E19%
Thiamine19%
Choline19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium46%
Saturated fat27%
Cholesterol31%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 55 min

1
Heat the oven to 400° and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the centers with a spoon, leaving about a 1/4-inch shell. Finely chop the scooped flesh and reserve.
3
Blanch the zucchini shells in the boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and set aside cut-side up on a towel-lined tray.
4
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey, breaking it up. When no longer pink, stir in the garlic powder, cumin, salt, chili powder, paprika, and oregano; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
5
Add the onion, bell pepper, reserved chopped zucchini, tomato sauce, and water. Stir to combine, cover, and simmer on low until thickened and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
6
Arrange the zucchini shells in a large baking dish. Pack the turkey mixture into each shell and top evenly with the shredded cheese.
7
Spread half of the salsa in the bottom of the dish, set the filled boats on top, cover with foil, and bake until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted, about 35 minutes.
8
Uncover, garnish with scallions, and serve with the remaining salsa on the side.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (558 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	188 μg	21%
Vitamin C	68 mg	76%
Vitamin D	1 μg	4%
Vitamin E	3 mg	19%
Vitamin K	34 μg	28%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	19%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	39%
Niacin	10 mg	65%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	112%
Folate (B9)	104 μg	26%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	51%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	41%
Choline	103 mg	19%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	219 mg	22%
Iron	5 mg	60%
Potassium	1,481 mg	32%
Magnesium	114 mg	27%
Phosphorus	472 mg	67%
Zinc	5 mg	42%
Copper	0.3 mg	37%
Manganese	1 mg	34%
Selenium	31 μg	57%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.3 g	—
Alpha carotene	50 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	1,430 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	16 μg	—
Fructose	6 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	5 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.2 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	6,299 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	59 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.4 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 329 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

62min
Walking (3.5 mph)
39min
Cycling (moderate)
27min
Running (6 mph)
46min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats?

One serving of Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats (1 serving) has 329 calories, which works out to 59 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats high in protein?

Yes. It has 32 g of protein per serving, and 37% of its calories come from protein (9.8 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 14 g of net carbs and 23% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats?

1056 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats?

12 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (558 g)

Calories329

% Daily Value*

Total fat 16g	20%
Saturated fat 5.4g	27%
Trans fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 93mg	31%
Sodium 1,056mg	46%
Total carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary fiber 6.5g	23%
Total sugars 12g
Protein 32g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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