SAUSAGE, PEPPER AND ONION ZUCCHINI BOATS
All of the flavors of the beloved Italian sandwich but without the bread and carbs. This healthy sausage, pepper and onion zucchini boat will soon become one of your favorites.
Ingredients
- 4 Zucchini cut in half, lengthwise
- 1 lb. Ground Italian sausage hot or mild (sweet)
- 1 cup Green, yellow or red peppers diced
- 1 small Serrano pepper optional
- ¼ cup Onion diced
- 10 Cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 2 clove Garlic minced
- 1-2 tbsp Tomato paste
- ½ cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan grated
- Salt/pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice clean zucchini in half, lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh to make a "boat". Sprinkle salt on the flesh and set aside.4 Zucchini
- In a large skillet, cook ground sausage on medium heat. About 10 minutes. Drain off fat.1 lb. Ground Italian sausage
- Add peppers, onion, garlic, tomatoes and tomato paste. Sauté for 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to your taste.1 cup Green, yellow or red peppers, 1 small Serrano pepper, ¼ cup Onion, 10 Cherry tomatoes, 2 clove Garlic, 1-2 tbsp Tomato paste
- Pour out the excess water from the zucchini and dab with paper towels to dry. Fill the zucchini with the sausage mixture and then top each one with both cheeses, divided.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes in a 350-degree oven.
Notes
CAL 356 CARBS 13G NET CARB 10G FAT 24G PROTEIN 20G
FIBER 3G SUGAR 8G