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Grilled Stuffed Zucchini with Bacon
An easy low-carb recipe with zucchini and bacon, great for lunch and dinner.
Course
Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine
Ketogenic, Low Carb
Keyword
stuffed zucchini boats
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
414
kcal
Author
KetoVale Team
Ingredients
4
zucchini
medium
5
tsp
olive oil
200
g
bacon
2
clove
garlic
minced
1/2
onion
medium size, chopped
1 tbsp
spring onion
Finely chopped, optional
1
cup
cheddar cheese
shredded
Salt and Pepper
to taste
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Half the zucchini lengthwise. Empty the insides by scooping out the pulp.
Coat the zucchini with 2 tsp of oil. Put aside for later.
Chop the bacon and the pulp into small bits.
Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet before sautéing the onion, garlic, pulp, and bacon. Pepper to taste.
Stir for about 2 minutes to cook or wait till golden brown. Remove the pan from the heat.
Add spoonfuls of the cooked mixture into the empty zucchini shells.
Top with chopped spring onion and shredded cheddar cheese.
Set the zucchinis over medium heat. Grill covered for around 8-10 minutes until the zucchini is tender to your liking.
Transfer to a plate and enjoy.
Notes
Note: you can replace bacon with ham or ground beef and can also bake them in the oven. This recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutrition
Calories:
414
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
9
g
|
Protein:
16
g
|
Fat:
35
g
|
Saturated Fat:
14
g
|
Cholesterol:
63
mg
|
Sodium:
524
mg
|
Potassium:
658
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
723
IU
|
Vitamin C:
37
mg
|
Calcium:
241
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg