Get the Recipe: Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef
This stuffed zucchini recipe tastes just like your favorite cheeseburger! These ground beef zucchini boats are quick enough for a weeknight, low-carb enough for a keto diet, and high-protein enough to keep you feeling full!
Ingredients
- 3 medium size zucchini, halved and cored
- 1 pound ground beef, may also use turkey
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup beef broth, or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a medium size skillet over medium heat, brown meat and and drain off any grease.
- Add tomato paste, mustard, cottage cheese, broth and spices. Stir well and let mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the cottage cheese has melted and the mixture thickens.
- Meanwhile, slice zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the center. (I find this easiest with a metal teaspoon)
- Place zucchini boats on a large baking sheet and carefully spoon the cheeseburger mixture into the zucchini.
- Top with cheese and bake 20-24 minutes until the zucchini is fork tender.
Notes
- Cheese: Use Pepper Jack cheese for a spicy version!
- Nutrition: Values are calculated for 3 FULL zucchini, but we hollow out the inside. This likely means the true carb count is a bit overstated in the values below.
Serving: 1 boat, Calories: 239kcal, Carbohydrates: 8.1g, Protein: 23.9g, Fat: 12.5g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5.4g
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