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These keto taco avocado boats are a tasty twist on Mexican tacos by using avocado taco boats! It’s an easy low carb meal using taco-stuffed avocados! Best of all, it’s only 7 grams of net carbs!
These taco avocado boats are the perfect low-carb meal for the summertime! I love any kind of twist on Mexican food, and these keto taco avocado boats are the perfect twist on the traditional taco.
My favorite thing about this recipe is how it marries two of my favorite Mexican dishes – guacamole and tacos! How can you go wrong with this combination?
These avocado boats feature creamy, fatty avocado topped with spicy taco meat filling and then finished with a squeeze of zesty lime.
Ingredients for Avocado Boats
- Avocados – Choose avocados that are still firm but with a bit of give when gently squeezed. Or you can buy them when completely firm and ripen them on your countertop.
- Taco Filling – Use any choice of meat for the filling and season with taco seasoning. This is a great way to use up leftover taco filling.
- Toppings – I used tomatoes, red onions, and lime.
How to Make Avocado Boats
- Start with your taco filling, which is naturally keto-friendly. I added chili powder and some warming spices like coriander, cumin, and paprika. Add a dash of cayenne powder to make it spicy!
- While your meat is cooking, chop all the veggies for your taco toppings. Use whatever you would normally put on your tacos. Once your taco meat is ready, all you have to do is assemble the avocado boats.
Serving suggestions for Taco Avocado Boats
- Serve as an appetizer, side, or main entree
- Add whole lettuce leaves and make lettuce tacos
- Add your favorite hot sauce or salsa for added heat
- Perfect for a picnic or bbq since they come in their own bowl!
Keto Taco Avocado Boats
Ingredients
- 2 avocados, large
Taco Meat
- 1 lb lean ground meat, beef, chicken, turkey can be used
- ⅓ cup yellow onions, diced
- ⅓ cup tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp cayenne powder, optional for spice
- salt & pepper to taste
Toppings
- ½ cup lettuce, shredded
- ½ cup diced tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup red onions, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- 3 tbsp cotija cheese, feta can be substituted
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Add oil to a large pan and saute the yellow onions over medium high heat. When it starts to get translucent, add the ground meat and break it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Once cooked through, drain any excess grease from the pan.1 lb lean ground meat, 1/3 cup yellow onions, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Next, add the taco seasonings along with 1/4 cup of water and allow it to simmer over medium low heat. Once most of the water has reduced, turn off the heat.1/3 cup tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp coriander, 1/4 tsp cayenne powder, salt & pepper to taste
- Cut your avocados in half and remove the pit. Rub lime juice on the surface to keep them from browning.2 avocados
- Generously scoop the taco filling into your avocado halves and add the taco toppings. Sprinkle cotija cheese and top and finish with a squeeze of lime.1/2 cup lettuce, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup red onions, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, 3 tbsp cotija cheese, lime wedges
Notes
- 7 grams net carbs per avocado half
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I have made this recipe for a while now, but it had been a few months since I last made it… and so when I saw it on your homepage just now, I was reminded of how much I loved it. It’s so perfect as part of a Mexican feast and a delicious low carb option. Love your recipes!
I have been supporting my Mum on a carb-free diet recently, and we have been testing lots of different suitable recipes. This is definitely our firm favourite. It is delicious, full of nutritional benefits and is so easy. I love that you can mix up the elements to your liking and that so much of it can be prepared in advance. Our favourite is turkey, but all ground meats that we have tried work well!
These are great for a picnic! We make up the mixture and serve it in the avocado once we get there. Makes for a tasty and creative lunch – several people have asked me for the recipe 🙂
I recently switched to a keto diet, and have been struggling to find fresh tasting food – this recipe is really great. It is fresh and delicious, and the avocado is so satisfying. They also look really lovely!
Yum…this looks delicious. Bonus that it is healthy and such a great alternative to traditional tacos.
Thank you Ali! I’m always looking for an excuse to make tacos and having a healthier alternative is such a bonus!
This was such a lovely dinner and the presentation is award worthy! Delicious and heartwarming meal!
Thank you for the kind words Sara! I’m so glad you enjoyed this! 😀
Quite possibly my two favorite things. Tacos and avocados. These look so fresh and delicious.
Hahaha thanks Michelle! Two of my favorite things too! 😀 I hope you enjoy this recipe!
YUM! Avocados are in season here at the moment, so I can’t wait to get some and try this recipe out. It looks great and I am loving the low carb options on your site!! Cheers
Thank you Adrianne! We’re in avocado season here too and I’m in love with it! I’m so happy you’re digging the low carb recipes! I hope you love this one! 🙂
These are amazing! Give me all the avacado!
Thank you Krissy! I would give you all of these if I could! 😀