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Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna Boats
A delicious low carb and keto lasagna recipe that's made with ground Turley instead of beef. A healthier alternative to the classic lasagna recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 355 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini Medium-Large
- 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 1/2 Cup marinara sauce
- 1 Cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
- 1 Cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 Cup shredded Parmesan cheese or cheddar
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Slice zucchini in half on length, and scoop the inside out with a spoon.
- Place them in a baking dish, cut side up and spray with cooking spray.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper then bake for 10-12 minutes until the zucchini softens a bit.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, Italian seasoning, garlic, and cook stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon.
- Once the meat is golden brown and cooked through, stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 1-2 minutes more. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, mozzarella and half of the parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine.
- Stuff the zucchini boats with this cheese mixture, top with the meat sauce and sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.
- Cover baking dishes with foil and bake in preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy
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Notes
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat.
- any cheese works, we used a combo of cheddar and mozzarella, and parmesan
- Use ground beef or chicken in place of turkey
Nutrition Information
Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
981mg
(41%)
Potassium
877mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1185IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
25.2mg
(28%)
Calcium
500mg
(50%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 981mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 877mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1185IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 25.2mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 500mg | 50% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.