Keto Italian Sausage Zucchini Boats

By Sara Barulli, October 01, 2020

This easy "Italian sausage stuffed zucchini boats" is a healthy & delicious recipe which takes 10 minutes to prep.

Ingredients:

  • 4 zucchini
  • 1lb Italian pork sausage
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • parmesan cheese (1/3 cup)
  • Italian seasoning
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • a pinch of salt

Method for the zucchini:

  1. Prep zucchini: Cut the zucchini in half, lengthwise.
  2. Scoop out the center of the zucchini: You can use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out some of the zucchini, so that you have room for the stuffing.
  3. Roast the zucchini: Drizzle it with some olive oil and sprinkle with salt, then bake until it’s soft.

Method for the sausage filling:

  1. Cook your sausage filling: Saute onions, sausage, and garlic together.
  2. Finish filling: Then you’ll remove from heat and stir in some canned diced tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Stuff zucchini boats: Top your keto zucchini boats with the filling and then some shredded mozzarella.
  4. Bake the stuffed zucchini: Into the oven they go to get nice and melt-y!

Nutrition facts, 1 portion (two boats):

  • 582 calories
  • 29 grams protein
  • 44 grams fat
  • 11 grams net carbs
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