Keto Zucchini Boats
These keto zucchini boats are so flavorful, yummy, and filling. A great meal for staying in ketosis while still getting enough protein. Each boat has 5.6g net carbs.
Servings: 6 zucchini boats
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1 lb pork mince
- 1 small white onion or ½ large onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno sliced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cherry tomatoes diced
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella shredded
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 350F and oil a baking tray.
- Wash zucchinis and cut in each in half lengthwise.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the middle of the zucchinis. Chop up the scooped-out portion.
- Heat a pan over medium heat, add in chopped zucchini and onions and cook until soft.
- Add the pork mince, jalapenos, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.
- Cook them until the pork is fully cooked. Don’t forget to stir continuously.
- Once fully cooked, drain the pork in the pan and then add salt and black pepper. Stir in the tomatoes and let them simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Now, stir in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Place zucchinis onto the baking dish or baking sheet and spoon in the meat mixture.
- Top each zucchini boat with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Serve hot.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 zucchini boat (8 oz) | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4.3g