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Keto zucchini boats filled with Italian sausage and topped with melted mozzarella and basil

Keto Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Zucchini halves filled with browned Italian sausage, garlic, and a touch of tomato, then baked under mozzarella and parmesan. A family-friendly keto dinner at 7 g net carbs per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (2 boats each)
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 770

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 lb zucchini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lb italian sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 0.25 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

Equipment

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Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the centers with a spoon, leaving a shell about a quarter inch thick. Chop the scooped flesh.
  2. Place the shells cut side up in a baking dish, brush with half the olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and bake 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add the chopped zucchini flesh and minced garlic and cook until the moisture evaporates, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and oregano and simmer 2 minutes.
  5. Pat any liquid from the zucchini shells, then pack the sausage filling into them. Top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  6. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden. Scatter with basil and serve two boats per person.

Nutrition

Calories: 770kcalCarbohydrates: 9.9gProtein: 35.5gFat: 65.4gSaturated Fat: 24.5gCholesterol: 155.6mgSodium: 1700.8mgPotassium: 1037.8mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 41.4mgCalcium: 294.9mgIron: 3.3mg

Notes

Net carbs: 7 g per serving of two boats (total carbs minus fiber). Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat in a 375°F oven or air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes. Nutrition is calculated per serving from the listed ingredients and may vary with brands and substitutions.

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