Zucchini boats are very filling and super delicious. I love using zucchinis in my recipes as they are 96% water based, great source of fiber and low in net carbs. When paired with lean protein, they make a balanced meal that will keep you full and satisfied for hours. In this recipe, I use enough beef to fill each half so you can easily have half a zucchini, pair it with a green salad and a side of broccoli mash.
Zucchini Boats
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
- 2 zucchini
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lbs grass-fed beef
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tomatoes, grated
- 3 tbsp parsley, chopped
- sea salt & pepper to taste
Toppings
- shredded vegan cheese
- sliced tomatoes
DIRECTIONS
- STEP 1. Preheat oven to 400 F or 200 C.
- STEP 2. Slice the zucchini in half longways and scoop out the zucchini meat using a small spoon. Chop the zucchini meat into small squares.
- STEP 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and add the onion, carrot, zucchini meat and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the beef, turmeric, chili flakes, cumin, cinnamon, paprika and cook for about 5 minutes, until brown. Use a wooden spoon or a potato masher to break up the meat so it doesn’t have any chunks.
- STEP 4. Add the grated tomato, parsley and simmer for 5 minutes.
- STEP 5. In a baking dish, add the zucchini boats and fill them with the meat mixture. Add 1/2 cup of water to the baking dish and bake on 400 F for 20 minutes, until golden.
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