Italian Sausage Zucchini Boats
When zucchini meets pizza, this is what you get! These Italian Sausage Zucchini Boats are loaded with flavor and will satisfy everyone at your table! Low Carb, Extra Nutrients, and ready in 30 minutes - this meal has it all!
Ingredients
- 3 zucchinis
- 1 lb ground sausage Italian or regular
- 1 can diced tomatoes (or 4 diced roma tomatoes)
- 1/4 c Italian bread crumbs (or plain)
- 1/4 c fresh basil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 c mozzarella shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Meanwhile, slice raw zucchini in half lengthwise. Then, hollow out the inside by making two curved lengthwise slits about 1/4 inch from the perimeter of the edges. Use a spoon to scoop out the inside, using the slits as a guide. Do not discard fleshy interior! Set hollow zucchini boats and fleshy interior aside.
- Brown sausage over medium high heat in a medium sized pan and drain excess fat. As it browns, chop the leftover fleshy interior of the zucchini, tomatoes (if you are using fresh instead of canned), and basil.
- Once sausage is browned and drained of excess fat, add diced tomatoes, chopped zucchini interior, basil, balsamic glaze, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt/pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Italian bread crumbs into your simmering sausage mixture and toss to combine. Simmer for a few more minutes (3-5) until most of the liquid has evaporated and the filling has thickened.
- Arrange hollowed zucchini boats in a large greased pan or casserole dish. Drizzle boats with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spoon a few dollops of sausage mixture into each boat and top with a generous amount of mozzarella over each.
- Bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes (until zucchini is tender and cheese is bubbling). If your cheese is brown and zucchini is not yet tender, add a little more cheese on top and bake for 5-7 more minutes (as needed)!
- garnish with fresh basil and serve! Serve alone (as is), or as a literal "boat" atop a puddle of marinara sauce for added flavor!
Nutrition
Serving: 1boatCalories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 797mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 2mg
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