Low-Carb Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Cut-up stuffed zucchini boat on a gray plate.

These incredibly flavorful Stuffed Zucchini Boats are the best low-carb dinner recipe you'll ever try. Simple ingredients yet super unique.

Course Main Course

Cuisine International

Keyword stuffed zucchini, stuffed zucchini boats

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings people

Calories 394kcal

Ingredients

2 large straight zucchinis
1 small yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
14 oz lean ground pork or any other ground meat
1/2 tsp cumin
2 tsp Ají Amarillo or any other type of chili paste
1/3 cup peanuts, lightly chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup chicken broth or any other type of broth
1/2 cup melty cheese I use a mix of Swiss & Parmesan
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
sea salt
pepper

Instructions

Cut off the ends of the zucchinis, cut lengthwise, and use a spoon to make them hollow. Oil the hollow halves inside and out with your hands with a few drops of oil. Place on a baking sheet and set aside.
Peel and finely chop onion and garlic.
Preheat the oven to 400F and preheat a large pan over medium heat.
Once the pan is hot add a drizzle of oil and fry the chopped onion, garlic, and ají in it until the onion is translucent. Then add the ground pork, cumin, and sea salt and pepper to taste. Break up the meat and stir constantly until it's all browned.
Add chopped peanuts and raisins as well as broth and stir until the broth thickens a little.
Ladle the meat filling into the zucchini boats, sprinkle with cheese, and place in the oven for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.

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Nutrition

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