Looking for a quick, delicious, and low-carb meal that’s perfect for any night of the week? Look no further than these easy Keto Zucchini Boats stuffed with a rich, hearty bolognese sauce and topped with melted cheese.
Want more tasty zucchini recipes? Try my keto zucchini fritters, tasty keto zucchini bread, or easy keto zucchini slice.
Why You’ll Love This Keto Zucchini Boats Recipe
- Easy & Quick: This recipe requires minimal prep and cooking time, making it ideal for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a wholesome meal without the fuss.
- Tasty: The combination of savory bolognese sauce, tender zucchini, and melted cheese creates an explosion of taste in every bite.
- Low-Carb & Healthy: This dish is packed with nutrients and fits perfectly into a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle.
- Versatile: Customize the filling with your favorite ingredients or use leftover meat sauce for a convenient meal.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 1 ½ cups of Low Carb Beef Bolognese
- ½ cup of Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon of Parsley, chopped
How To Make Keto Zucchini Boats
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Slice the zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the seeds, creating boat-like shapes.
- Assemble: Place the zucchini halves on a lined baking sheet. Spoon the Low-Carb Beef Bolognese Sauce into the zucchini boats, dividing it evenly.
- Top & Bake: Sprinkle generously with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Garnish & Serve: Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
These keto zucchini boats are a satisfying meal, but you can also pair them with various sides to create a complete and balanced dinner. Here are a few ideas:
- Simple Salad: A light, refreshing salad with a vinaigrette dressing complements the zucchini boats’ richness.
- Roasted Vegetables: Enhance the nutritional value of your meal by serving alongside roasted broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts.
- Cauliflower Rice: For a lighter meal, serve your zucchini boats on a bed of cauliflower rice.
- Garlic Bread: Served with a side of keto garlic bread or keto pull-apart bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
While they’re best enjoyed fresh, you can assemble the zucchini boats ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Zucchini boats can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. They can be made uncooked and stored in the fridge for 2 days before being cooked. Freezing is not recommended as zucchini holds water and becomes mushy after freezing and reheating.
Definitely! Ground turkey, sausage, or shredded chicken would work well in this recipe. You can also use a plant-based meat alternative to make these zucchini boats vegan-friendly.
Keto Zucchini Boats
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups Low Carb Beef Bolognese Sauce
- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon Parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200C/390F.
- Slice the zucchinis in half longways and scoop out the seeds in the centre, making a canoe-like shape.4 medium Zucchini
- Place the zucchini halves onto a lined roasting tray.
- Spoon the Low Carb Beef Bolognese Sauce into the zucchini canoes, evenly sharing the mixture between the 8 halves.1 1/2 cups Low Carb Beef Bolognese Sauce
- Top the Bolognese with the shredded cheddar cheese.1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese
- Bake the zucchini boats in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.1 teaspoon Parsley
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Want more easy Keto Dinner recipes? Try our;
- Keto Spaghetti Bolognese Casserole
- Keto Taco Casserole
- Keto Lamb & Feta Stuffed Eggplants
- Keto Portobello Pizzas
Adjust the servings above to make a larger batch of this bolognese-stuffed keto Zucchini boat recipe.
Hello!
Just wanted to let you know that my wife and I tried this recipe the other night. It so happens that my inlaws were there too. They like the recipe so much that they ask for the leftovers to go!
Anyways, thanks a lot for sharing this. Excited to send the next recipe here to my wife.
Have a great day!
Outstanding so glad everyone loved it. This is one of my favorites too!
Can these be frozen?
Hi Karen,
They can, but I don’t really recommend it as they become quite watery when defrosted.