Low Carb Zucchini Recipes
Zucchini for low-carb suppers — zucchini boats, zucchini lasagna, ground beef zucchini bake, grilled zucchini — easy weeknight dinners the family will eat.
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dinnerIngredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef/Turkey
- 2 (in halves) Zucchini
- 1 can Diced tomatoes
- I/2 onion Red Onion
- 1 pepper Bell Pepper
- 1 tbsp Garlic
- As much as you want Salt/Pepper
- Same as above Shredded Cheese
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2While the oven is preheating… mix ground turkey, diced tomatoes, chopped peppers and onions together in a skillet until turkey is throughly cooked, set to the side.
- 3Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then trim the stems off. Use a spoon to carefully scoop the seeds out of the zucchinis. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Arrange the zucchini on the baking sheet (scooped side down) and place in oven for 10 minutes.
- 4Take the zucchini’s out of the oven and fill with the ground turkey mixture, then place back in the oven for 15 minutes.
- 5Top with shredded cheese and enjoy!
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Zucchini stands in for noodles, buns, and rice without much fuss, and it cooks fast enough for a Tuesday. Slice it thin, hollow it out, or char it on the grill and it takes on whatever seasoning you give it.
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Quick Tips
- 1
Salt and drain first
Sprinkle sliced zucchini with a teaspoon of salt and let it sit 20 to 30 minutes, then blot dry so your lasagna or bake doesn't turn watery.
- 2
Slice it evenly
Cut planks about 1/4 inch thick so everything cooks at the same rate; a mandoline keeps it consistent for lasagna layers.
- 3
Roast hot and fast
Use 425°F for 18 to 20 minutes on a single layer, giving the pieces space so they brown instead of steam.
- 4
Drain the meat well
Pour off the fat after browning a pound of ground beef or sausage, since zucchini already releases plenty of liquid in the pan.
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