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Low Carb Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Delicious Low Carb Stuffed Zucchini Boats to Savor Tonight

Experience the savory goodness of Low Carb Stuffed Zucchini Boats, a flavorful delight that fits your keto goals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Boats
  • 4 large Zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey can substitute with ground beef or plant-based protein
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 can Petite Diced Tomatoes undrained
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
For Topping
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 cup Jack Cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Italian Parsley finely chopped
Seasonings
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9x13" baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Trim the ends of the zucchinis, boil in salted water for 5 minutes, then cool and cut in half lengthwise.
  3. Hollow out the zucchini halves, reserving some flesh for the filling.
  4. Sauté chopped yellow onion in olive oil for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  5. Cook ground turkey until no longer pink, then stir in garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, reserved zucchini flesh, and seasonings; let simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Add grated Parmesan cheese to the filling, then spoon the mixture into hollowed zucchinis.
  7. Top with shredded jack cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Remove from oven, let sit for a few minutes, and garnish with chopped Italian parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Low Carb Stuffed Zucchini Boats can be prepped ahead of time for convenient meal preparation. Enjoy storing leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer!

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