Low-Carb Sausage Zucchini Snack Boats for Easy Munching!
Delicious low-carb snack boats made with zucchini and filled with savory sausage, perfect for a quick and healthy munch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the diced bell peppers, onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the sausage mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place the filled zucchini boats on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick snack.
- For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg