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Keto Italian Stuffed Zucchini

Keto Italian Stuffed Zucchini (Zucchini Ripiene Alla Romana)

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 533
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Large Zucchini
  • 1 Lbs Regular Ground Beef
  • 150 Grams Pecorino Romano Or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • 100 Grams Mortadella
  • 100 Grams Prosciutto
  • 50 Grams White Onion Diced.
  • 50 Grams Medium Carrot Diced.
  • 1 Can Whole Peeled Tomatoes 794 Grams.
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Bunch Parsley
  • 1 Tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • Salt To Taste.
  • Pepper To Taste.
  • 2 Slices of Low Carb Bread + -1/4- 1/3 Cup of Water or Heavy Cream Optional.

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Sauté diced carrots and onion until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add canned whole peeled tomatoes and whole garlic cloves to the pot and simmer over medium-low heat.
  4. You can blend the whole peeled tomatoes before adding them into the pot. Or you can smash the peeled tomatoes with a fork once tender before adding in the stuffed zucchini.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the stuffed zucchini.
  6. Remove the tops and bottoms from the zucchini and cut in half or into 3rds depending on the size.
  7. Remove the center of the zucchini while keeping the exterior fully intact.
  8. Salt the inside of the zucchini and set aside on a paper towel.
  9. Prepare the filling.
  10. If using keto breadcrumbs, soak in water or heavy cream and set aside.
  11. Combine ground beef, mortadella, prosciutto, Pecorino Romano cheese, egg, parsley, and nutmeg to a blender or food processor and pulse until combined.
  12. Stuff the zucchini with the filling.
  13. Once all of the zucchini is stuffed, place the zucchini in the pot with the tomato sauce and simmer for 1 hour until tender and cooked through.
  14. Tip: If you have leftover filling, make meatballs and simmer in the sauce with the zucchini!
  15. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information (Without Keto Bread) / Serving:
  • 507 Calories 
  • 13.6g Carbohydrates 
  • 4.3g Fiber
  • 31.9g Fat 
  • 32.8g Protein
Net Carbs: 9.3g / Serving 
Nutrition Information (With Keto Bread) / Serving
  • 533 Calories
  • 16.3g Carbohydrates
  • 6.3g Fiber
  • 33.1g Fat 
  • 34.8g Protein
Net Carbs: 10g / Serving 
 
A note on the carb count: Majority of the carbs is from the tomato sauce. If you're on a strict keto diet or want to reduce the amount of carbs, just take less sauce when serving.