• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Bites of Wellness
  • All Recipes
  • Gluten Free Recipes
  • Dinner Recipes
  • Vegan Recipes
  • Work With Me
Home / Recipes / Dinner / Mexican Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boat Recipe

Mexican Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boat Recipe

By: Samantha RowlandUpdated: October 3, 2019

VeganWhole30PaleoLow Carb
White ceramic dish filled with Mexican Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini boat recipe over a blue lined napkin with pinterest text on the bottom

This Mexican vegetarian stuffed zucchini boat recipe is the perfect low carb meal or side dish. This recipe is vegan, paleo, Whole30, grain free, gluten free and easy to make.

Overhead shot of Two Mexican Stuffed Zucchini Boat Recipe on 2 white plates stacked on top of each other with an avocado in the background

Why you’ll love this Zucchini Boat Recipe

I discovered how much I loved stuffed zucchini boats when I made mushroom walnut stuffed zucchini earlier this summer. That stuffed zucchini boat recipe tastes just like pizza and it is 100% worth making! So make sure you buy some extra zucchini so you can make both of these recipes!

I don’t know what it is but it’s so fun to eat stuffed zucchini and I bet it would be a great way to get picky eaters to try a green vegetable since they cut into fun shapes! A great way to get picky eaters to try new foods is to get them involved in making the dish! You can have your little helpers help you scrape out the seeds from the center of the zucchini to get them involved!

White ceramic dish filled with Mexican Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini boat recipe over a blue lined napkin with pinterest text on the bottom

get my 10 greatest recipes ebook by signing up for my newsletterGET 10 OF MY ALL TIME GREATEST RECIPES
IN THIS FREE EBOOK

 

How do you make stuffed zucchini boats

  • Preheat the oven to 400F
  • Start with medium to large zucchini.
  • Cut the zucchini in half longwise to make two long halves.
  • Use the back of a spoon to remove the seeds from the center of the zucchini to make room for the stuffing.
  • Place the zucchini halves on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or large rectangular ceramic baking dish.
  • Bake the zucchini at 400F for 20 minutes while you make the stuffing so everything can be done at the same time

Overhead shot of Two Mexican Stuffed Zucchini Boat Recipe on 2 white plates stacked on top of each other with an avocado and a white ceramic dish filled with stuffed zucchini

Meal prep tips for Mexican Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boats

You can make the stuffing for this Mexican vegetarian stuffed zucchini boat recipe ahead of time and you can freeze it for up to 3 months or store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

However, I wouldn’t suggest that you prepare the zucchini ahead of time. Since zucchini is mostly water, they do not freeze well. When you freeze zucchini and defrost them, they tend to get mushy and tend to lose their shape when defrosting.

If you want to make this dish in 3-4 minutes, you could reheat the Mexican vegetarian stuffing earlier in the week, and instead of zucchini boats, you could buy some frozen zucchini noodles or quickly spiralize zucchini and serve it with reheated stuffing.

Two Mexican Stuffed Zucchini Boat Recipe on 2 white plates stacked on top of each other with an avocado in the background

Other Ways to Use Zucchini

  •  Chocolate zucchini muffins
  • High protein chocolate zucchini donuts
  • Greek zoodles
  • Vegan pad thai
  • Zucchini pizza crust
  • Paleo Avocado Zucchini Hummus
  • Healthy zucchini pancakes
  • Whole30 Mediterranean Vegetable Soup
  • Mint Chocolate Protein Shake
★ Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!
White ceramic dish filled with Mexican Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini boat recipe over a blue lined napkin

Mexican Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boat Recipe

This Mexican Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boat Recipe is the perfect meatless meal or side dish! Vegan, low carb, paleo, Whole30, grain free and gluten free, this recipe is packed with flavor and is so simple to make. Ready in 30 minutes, and can easily be doubled to feed a crowd. Great for meal prep too! 
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin Rate
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: stuffed zucchini boats, stuffed zucchini recipe, vegetarian stuffed zucchini
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini
  • 1/4 salt
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder

Mexican Stuffing

  • 16 oz packages mushrooms
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup salsa

Instructions

  •  Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Slice the zucchini in half the long way, creating 2 long halves. 
  • Using a spoon, spoon out the seeds by running the spoon down the center, applying pressure to carve out the center area. This will leave a cavity to be filled with stuffing. 
  • Place the zucchini on a baking sheet and sprinkle them with 1/4 tsp. of salt and 1/4 tsp chili powder.. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes.
  • While the zucchini are baking, slice the mushrooms and add them to a large skillet over medium high heat. 
  • Cook the mushrooms 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Don't salt the mushrooms right away.
  •  After 4-5 minutes, add 1/2 tsp. salt and continue to cook until the mushrooms have released all of their water and have wilted down and started to brown. 
  • Add the rest of the ingredients of the Mexican stuffing to the mushrooms and cook over medium low heat until the liquid has cooked off (about 2-3 minutes)
  • After 15 minutes, the zucchini should have softened in the oven. Remove them from the oven and divide the mushroom mixture between them. 
  • Return the stuffed zucchini to the oven for 5 additional minutes. 

You'll Also Love These Amazing Recipes

  • gluten free high protein chocolate zucchini donuts in a bowl
    High Protein Chocolate Zucchini Donuts
  • chocolate zucchini muffins
    Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (Gluten Free)
  • paleo avocado zucchini hummus - perfect gluten free snack
    Paleo Avocado Zucchini Hummus
  • Three stuffed zucchini on an off white plate
    Mushroom Walnut Stuffed Zucchini

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
270
Fat
 
20
g
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
Fiber
 
6
g
Sugar
 
10
g
Protein
 
10
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
DID YOU LOVE THIS RECIPE?Let others know by rating and leaving a comment below!

White ceramic dish filled with Mexican Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini boat recipe over a blue lined napkin with pinterest text on the bottom

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly
Jump to Recipe
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly

SHARE THIS POST!

If you liked this post, share it with your friends and family!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly
Previous Post: « Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe (vegan, Whole30, low carb)
Next Post: Crispy Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Garlic Dijon Sauce »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Suzanne

    November 6, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    This is a brilliant idea! Instead of loading up on empty carbs for a tortilla, just use a zucchini boat! Love it and can’t wait to try.

    Reply
  2. Lauma

    November 5, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    Looks sooo yammy! :)

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Recipes By Course

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Dessert Sides Snacks Soup Salad All Recipes

Recipes By Diet

    Gluten FreeDairy FreeVeganWhole30PaleoKetoHigh ProteinLow CarbVegetarianQuickLow Fat

Sam at Bites of Wellness

Hi, I’m Samantha. A personal trainer and nutrition coach. I’m here to help you get a healthy meal on the table in under 30 minutes.
Learn More About Me →

Whole30 Recipe Favorites

Bowl filled with cauliflower rice and bang bang shrimp, chopsticks on side.
$10.94 Recipe/$2.73 Serving

Bang Bang Shrimp (Whole30, Keto)

Air fryer carrots in the basket of the air fryer.
$1.40 Recipe/$0.35 Serving

Air Fryer Carrot Fries

Spoon in a jar of cilantro chimichurri sauce.
$4.07 Recipe/$0.51 Serving

Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce (Whole30, Vegan)

Cast iron skillet filled with sun dried tomato shrimp.
$11.48 Recipe/$2.87 Serving

Sun Dried Tomato Shrimp (Whole30 + Keto)

Wooden scoop in a bowl of whole30 taco seasoning
$1.45 Recipe/$0.36 Serving

Whole30 Taco Seasoning (low FODMAP)

Air fryer basket full of delicata squash fries.
$1.16 Recipe/$0.58 Serving

Air Fryer Delicata Squash

Most Popular Recipes

Overhead shot of bowl of best ever mushroom soup with a wooden handled spoon in the bowl on the left side of the bowl. Fresh mushrooms and thyme leaves surround the bowl and there is a grey striped napkin to the left of the bowl

Best Ever Mushroom Soup

Spoon full of broccoli cheese soup over a bowl.

Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

White Bean Mushroom Soup in a green and orange bowl with creamy mushrooms on the top, a red and orange napkin and a golden spoon next to the bowl

Best Ever White Bean Mushroom Soup

Bowl of protein puppy chow with a silver spoon scooping some out of the bowl.

Protein Puppy Chow (Gluten Free, Vegan)

Bowl of baked balsamic tofu with a spoon of Italian seasoning below.

Balsamic Tofu

Protein hot chocolate topped with whipped cream in a white mug.

Simple Healthy Protein Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free)

Footer

Featured On

Bites of Wellness has been featured on countryliving.Bites of Wellness has been featured on buzzfeed.Bites of Wellness has been featured on women's health.Bites of Wellness has been featured on Boston Magazine.Bites of Wellness has been featured on Well and Good.Bites of Wellness has been featured on SHAPE.Bites of Wellness has been featured on PureWow.Bites of Wellness has been featured on PARADE.Bites of Wellness has been featured on Huffington Post.Bites of Wellness has been featured on Greatist.Bites of Wellness has been featured on Eat This Not That.

Recipes by Diet

  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free
  • Vegan
  • Paleo
  • Whole30
  • Low Carb
  • High Protein
  • Low Fat
  • Keto

Recipes by Course

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Side Dish
  • Dessert
  • Snacks
  • Salad
  • Quick

Free Resources

  • Free Recipe Resources
  • Kitchen Essentials

Contact & Privacy

  • Work With Me
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Follow Me On Social!

© Copyright 2021 Bites of Wellness