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Keto taco stuffed avocado boats with lime, taco meat, tomatoes, and cilantro on a wooden board
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Keto Taco Avocado Boats

These keto taco avocado boats are a tasty twist on Mexican tacos but using avocado taco boats! It's an easy, low-carb meal using taco-stuffed avocados!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Jamie

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

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 1022mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1085IU | Vitamin C: 15.8mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 4.2mg