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Vegan Taco Zucchini Boats

Modified: Feb 19, 2021 · Published: Jan 27, 2020 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This post has been sponsored by RIVIANA Foods. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #CookingwithSuccess

Vegan Taco Zucchini Boats are the ultimate quick and easy weeknight meal! Filled with Success® Boil-in-Bag Quinoa, black beans, corn, peppers, and tomato.

Switch up taco night with these taco zucchini boats! They're dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian friendly. Ready from start to finish in about 45 minutes, these zucchini boats will be a family favorite in no time!

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Vegan Taco Zucchini Boats Ingredients

Quick, Easy, and Customizable!

Taco Zucchini Boats are super versatile, so use your favorite ingredients or what you have on hand. I mixed together cooked tri-color quinoa with bell peppers, black beans, corn kernels, and red onion.

If you prefer pinto beans, substitute them in for black beans. Want to add some extra heat? Toss diced jalapeños in with your bell peppers. Can't find zucchinis at the store? Try yellow squash!

Vegan Taco Zucchini Boats Filling

Why Quinoa?

I'm a bit obsessed with quinoa! I make it almost weekly as a base for bowls and salads. It's fluffy, delicious, and actually has a similar texture to rice.

Quinoa is rich in fiber and protein, and it contains much higher amounts of nutrients than white rice! Success® Boil-in-Bag Quinoa is vegan, gluten-free, kosher, MSG free, and non-GMO project verified! Not to mention, it’s effortless to make, convenient, always tasty, and helps minimize cleanup time.

Still not a fan? Make this recipe using Success Brown Rice, White Rice, or Basmati instead.

Vegan Quinoa Taco Zucchini Boats

To start, prep the zucchinis. Simply cut off the ends, slice each zucchini in half, then use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Then, transfer each zucchini boat to a prepared baking dish.

Once zucchinis are prepared, fill a saucepan with water, submerge Success Quinoa bag, and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small sauté pan and stir in red onion and peppers. Let cook until just tender. Stir in black beans and corn kernels and season.

Vegan Quinoa Taco Zucchini Boats Ingredients

How to Make Taco Zucchini Boats

Once the quinoa is cooked and veggies are softened, combine them together in a mixing bowl. Carefully spoon even amounts of the quinoa mixture into each zucchini half, then bake at 400F for 25 minutes.

Vegan Quinoa Taco Zucchini Boats Filling

Taco Zucchini Boat Topping Ideas

Amp your zucchini boats up with some awesome toppings! My favorites include diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and a vegan yogurt-based avocado crema drizzled on top! Here are some other ideas:

  • Black olives
  • Jalapeños
  • Avocado
  • Hot sauce
  • Salsa
Vegan Quinoa Taco Zucchini Boats with Success Rice

Great for dinner or leftover lunches!

This quick and easy low-carb dinner is nourishing and filling, without being too heavy. If you happen to have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. These reheat really well for lunches or if you want to make a batch for meal prep at the beginning of the week.

Vegan Quinoa Taco Zucchini Boats Recipe

Tips for Making Zucchini Boats

  • If you don't have a baking dish large enough to fit the zucchini, try lining them up on a baking sheet.
  • Depending on the size of your zucchinis, baking time may need to be adjusted. Keep an eye on them towards the end!
  • To reduce prep time before dinner, hollow out zucchinis earlier in the day. They can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
  • Get your kids in the kitchen by having them help spoon out the centers of the zucchini as you get started on the quinoa and veggies.
Vegan Taco Zucchini Boats with Avocado Crema Drizzle

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Success® Boil in Bag Quinoa

Vegan Taco Zucchini Boats

Author: Jenna Urben
Vegan Taco Zucchini Boats are the ultimate quick and easy weeknight meal! Filled with Success® Boil in Bag Quinoa, black beans, corn, peppers, and diced tomato.
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Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 1 Success® Boil-in-Bag Quinoa 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup chopped bell pepper
  • ¼ cup black beans
  • ¼ cup corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
 

  • Start by cutting the ends off of each zucchini, then slice in half. Using a spoon, carefully scoop the seeds out. Transfer the seedless halves to a prepared baking dish and set aside.
  • Following the package directions, pour about 4 cups of water into a medium saucepan and submerge the bag of quinoa. Bring water to a boil and let boil uncovered for 10 minutes. Once cooked, remove bag with fork and drain. Cut open bag and empty cooked quinoa into a mixing bowl, then fluff with a fork.
  • As the quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a small sauté pan and stir in red onion and peppers. Let cook until just tender. Stir in black beans and corn kernels, and season with cumin, chili powder, and salt.
  • Transfer mixture to the mixing bowl with cooked quinoa and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
  • Preheat oven to 400F. As the oven heats up, spoon even amounts of the quinoa-vegetable filling into each zucchini half. Once oven is heated, bake zucchini boats for 25 minutes, remove from oven, and let cool slightly before serving.
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  1. Emily says

    January 30, 2020 at 10:15 am

    I love zucchini boats and these look amazing! Love all the bright colors!!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 30, 2020 at 10:23 am

      Thanks Emily 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lisa Favre says

    January 30, 2020 at 8:25 am

    5 stars
    These zucchini boats look absolutely amazing! I need to try this recipe for my fam because I am sure they would like it.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 30, 2020 at 8:26 am

      Thanks so much, Lisa 🙂 Enjoy!!

      Reply
  3. Jasmine Hewitt says

    January 30, 2020 at 8:03 am

    think i'll try this on the fam, we love any kind of taco!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 30, 2020 at 8:08 am

      I hope you do!! Lemme know what y'all think 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Karen says

    January 29, 2020 at 10:29 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! These are delicious and so easy to make as well!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 30, 2020 at 8:02 am

      Thanks so much, Karen 🙂

      Reply
  5. Mackenzi Green says

    January 29, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    I've tried these before but the ones I tried didn't have the same amount of ingredients/type of ingredients you used in this one. I actually hated my first time trying them but this post makes me think I just need to add different stuff!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 30, 2020 at 8:04 am

      I hope you'll give my version a try 🙂 Please let me know what you think!

      Reply
  6. Susie says

    January 29, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    Oh my! this looks delish! I am sure to love this!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 30, 2020 at 8:09 am

      Thanks Susie 🙂 They've been a big hit!

      Reply
  7. Amber Myers says

    January 29, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yum, I'm sure I'd love these! I've always wanted to try out zucchini boats to see if my kids would eat them or not.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 29, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      You've gotta try em 🙂 So good!

      Reply
  8. Ayanna says

    January 29, 2020 at 3:38 pm

    These look so yummy and colorful. my entire family would love this.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 29, 2020 at 3:38 pm

      Thanks so much 🙂 Enjoy!!

      Reply
  9. Marlynn Schotland says

    January 29, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    5 stars
    Love this healthy recipe! So full of flavor, and I love how colorful the dish is!

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    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 29, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      Thanks Marlynn 🙂 I hope you try it soon!

      Reply
  10. Nicole says

    January 28, 2020 at 5:49 am

    Oh my goodness, this looks sooo yummy! I can’t wait to make this for dinner next week!

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    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 28, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      Woo thanks 🙂 Enjoy!!

      Reply
  11. Megan says

    January 27, 2020 at 11:33 pm

    These look so delicious and easy to make! Will have to give it a go!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 28, 2020 at 7:50 am

      Thanks so much, Megan!! Let me know what you think 🙂

      Reply
  12. Marina says

    January 27, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    Love this recipe and I will surely give it a try. Moreover It's customizable, as you said, so you can try different version every time.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 28, 2020 at 7:48 am

      Can't wait to hear what you think 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
      • Marina says

        January 30, 2020 at 8:32 am

        I'm eating this tonight x

        Reply
  13. Elle says

    January 27, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    love this idea! I always have left over zucchini that I don't know what to do with!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 28, 2020 at 7:48 am

      Yay 🙂 Enjoy!!

      Reply
  14. Nicole Dawson says

    January 27, 2020 at 10:59 am

    Loving this option! Bring on all the extra flavors and veggies.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      January 27, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      Heck yes!! Lemme know what you think 🙂

      Reply

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