These Keto Stuffed Zucchini Boats are super easy to whip up, packed with the bold taste of chicken and sun-dried tomato pesto, all nestled in a crunchy zucchini shell. Perfect for getting more veggies in your diet and wowing your family and friends. Excited to get started? Let's do this!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🍗 Ingredients for this keto stuffed zucchini boats recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Keto Stuffed Zucchini Boats: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with keto stuffed zucchini boats?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Storage instructions
- Best reheating practices
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Mix ground chicken, chopped fresh zucchini, sun-dried tomato pesto, and grated Parmesan. Then, stuff this mix into zucchini halves. After a bit of baking, sprinkle more Parmesan on top and bake again. In just 30 minutes, your easy keto-stuffed zucchini boats are all set!
Chef's note
If chicken isn't your favorite, swap it out for ground turkey, pork, or beef. The best part? The baking time doesn't change, no matter which meat you choose. So, get creative, make it your own, and savor every bite!
If you're a chicken lover, you're in for a treat! We've got plenty of tasty chicken recipes for you to try!
🍗 Ingredients for this keto stuffed zucchini boats recipe
To make these keto zucchini boats, you'll need the following ingredients:
Ingredient substitutions
Do you see something on the ingredients list you'd rather skip? Check out these keto-friendly swaps:
Additional ingredients
Boost the taste of your keto zucchini boats with these tasty additions:
Cooking tools required
To make these chicken stuffed zucchini boats, you'll need the following tools:
Tools substitute options
How to make Keto Stuffed Zucchini Boats: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure all the ingredients.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Crack an egg and separate the yolk in a small bowl.
- Wash and chop parsley for garnish and set aside.
Cooking instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175 °C).
- Split the zucchini in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the flesh from the inside, creating a boat to hold the stuffing.
- Finely chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh, then combine it with the ground chicken, egg yolk, pesto, Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Stuff the zucchini halves with your mixture and place them on a baking sheet covered in foil.
- Give them a light drizzle of olive oil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle some more Parmesan on top and put them back in for 10 more minutes.
- Once done, add a touch of fresh parsley on top, and they're ready to enjoy!
Chef's pro tip
Take your time when hollowing out the zucchini. Gently and evenly scoop out the flesh using a small spoon or a melon baller. It's essential to keep a consistent thickness at the zucchini's base. By being patient, you'll keep the boat shape intact and guarantee each bite is just right.
What to serve with keto stuffed zucchini boats?
While the stuffed zucchini boats with chicken are delicious on their own, consider expanding your meal with these complementary side dishes:
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage instructions
Best reheating practices
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
Our Keto Stuffed Zucchini Boats take regular zucchini and elevate it into a culinary delight. Ideal for a simple lunch, dinner, or even brunch, these zucchini boats are a tasty option. Imagine serving them and enjoying the pleasant aroma they bring to the table.
So, get your ingredients ready and treat your loved ones to this nutritious dish. A word of advice: they might disappear quickly, so you might want to prepare extra!
Craving some more chicken recipes? Here are some yummy options:
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe
Keto Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini
- 10 ounces chicken minced
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175 °C).
- Split the zucchini in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the flesh from the inside, creating a boat to hold the stuffing.
- Finely chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh, then combine it with the ground chicken, egg yolk, pesto, Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Stuff the zucchini halves with your mixture and place them on a baking sheet covered in foil.
- Give them a light drizzle of olive oil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle some more Parmesan on top and put them back in for 10 more minutes.
- Once done, add a touch of fresh parsley on top, and they're ready to enjoy!
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