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Home » Recipes » Dinner » Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

By Jennifer • Aug 15, 2020 • 4 Comments

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Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

These super easy-to-make Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats topped with a golden layer of mozzarella cheese will become one of your favorite low carb dinner recipes!

Every year we feel that we could have a few more days of summer.

It’s never enough, is it?

So, every year we are going through a zucchini phase.

From zucchini fries and zucchini balls to stuffed zucchini we want to make the most of this delicious vegetable.

It’s the easiest and most delicious way to prolong that wonderful summery feeling.

Set the table utilizing seashells from your last beach vacay, tea lights in mason jars and light fabrics to conjure an authentic summer feel.

Today we are making zucchini boats.

Stuffed with minced beef, tomato sauce and a golden layer of mozzarella cheese, low in carbs but full of flavor!

Keto Zucchini Boats

Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

For these delicious zucchini boats you'll need:

  • 2 large Zucchinis
  • 2 cups Minced Beef
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 Onion
  • ½ cup Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Let's get started!

Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

First, preheat your oven to 390°F / 290°C and line a baking pan with baking paper.

Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

Cut your zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.

Keep the zucchini flesh to make other recipes like our Baked Zucchini Balls.

Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

Next, finely chop your onion and heat your butter in a pan.

Sauté the minced beef with the onion, seasoning with thyme, salt and pepper for 5-7 minutes.

Add the tomato sauce and mix well, making sure everything is combined.

Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

Now it's time to make the zucchini boats!

Divide the mixture into each of the four zucchini boats.

Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

Almost done!

Sprinkle your mozzarella over the tops of the zucchini boats.

Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

Bake for 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure the zucchinis are cooked and the cheese is golden brown.

Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

Serve your zucchini boats hot and enjoy!

These are a great low carb meal you can enjoy for lunch or dinner.

Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe

Keto Zucchini Boats

These super easy-to-make Healthy Keto Zucchini Boats topped with a golden layer of mozzarella cheese will become one of your favorite low carb dinner recipes!
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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 2 zucchini boats
Author: Jennifer

Ingredients 

  • 2 large Zucchinis
  • 2 cups Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
  • 1 Onion
  • ½ cup Keto Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 390°F/200°C and line a baking pan with baking paper.
  • Cut the zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the flesh with a spoon to create boats. (You can keep the zucchini flesh to make zucchini balls-find the recipe here)
  • Place the boats on the lined baking pan and set aside.
  • Finely chop the onion and heat the oil in a pan. Sauté the minced beef with the onion, seasoning with thyme, salt and pepper for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce and mix well.
  • Divide the mixture into the boats and top with a layer of grated mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes flipping the pan halfway through, until the zucchinis are cooked and the cheese gets golden brown. Serve hot.

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Notes

Net Carbs: 10.8g

Nutrition

Serving: 2 zucchini boats Calories: 469 kcal Carbohydrates: 15 g Protein: 49.6 g Fat: 24.5 g Saturated Fat: 8.9 g Cholesterol: 38 mg Sodium: 1669 mg Potassium: 721 mg Fiber: 4.2 g Sugar: 7.7 g Calcium: 71 mg Iron: 2 mg Net Carbs: 10.8 g
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Mains
Cuisine: American
Calories: 469
Diet: Keto
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  1. Steve

    August 18, 2021 at 9:24 am

    It looks like you are using a yellow squash and not a zucchini? Can you clarify please. Thank you

    Reply
    • Jennifer

      January 29, 2022 at 2:08 pm

      Hey Steve, no it's definitely zucchini 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jan

    October 02, 2020 at 8:02 pm

    Is minced beef the same as hamburger?

    Reply
    • Jennifer Moore

      October 05, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      Hi Jan, yes it is!

      Reply

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