Name: Keto Zucchini Boats (2 Ways!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 boats
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 onion (chopped); 1 cup keto marinara sauce; 3 zucchini (halved); 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Our Stuffed Keto Zucchini Boats are quick, easy and delicious! We’ll show you how to make Italian low carb flavor or pizza zucchini boats with one recipe!

Easy Stuffed Keto Zucchini Boats

When you’re first starting the keto diet, it can be a bit overwhelming figuring out what to eat and finding easy recipes that the whole family can eat.

That’s why I love ground beef stuffed zucchini boats — it is an easy recipe with lots of nutritious veggies, ready in about 30 minutes, and it is a comfort food that even kids will love!

The base recipe is Italian flavored, but I’ll also show you a quick twist to make these into Pizza Zucchini Boats too!

Ground beef is one of the most versatile ingredients because you can use it so many ways! If you have a lot of ground beef in the fridge or freezer and are looking for more inspiration, check out our 15 top keto ground beef recipes here!

Related: For another one of our favorite Keto zucchini recipes, try our Keto Zucchini Lasagna!

Why I Love This Recipe:

Ready in about 30 minutes
Only 5g net carbs per serving!
One recipe that can be made two different ways!

You’ll Need:

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Zucchini
Ground Beef
Italian Seasoning
Keto Marinara Sauce (click here for our recipe)
Mozzarella Cheese
Sauté Pan
9×13 Baking Dish

Is Marinara Sauce Keto?

Many fruits, including tomatoes, are often included on lists of foods to avoid on keto because they naturally contain sugar.

However, one serving of our homemade low carb tomato sauce only contains about 2-3 grams of total carbs (depending on the amount of sauce you actually consume). That’s not much at all!

The way I look at it is that tomatoes pack so much nutrition, they are worth the carbs. If you’re doing a moderate keto diet of 30-50 grams of carbs per day, it should be no problem to accommodate 2-3 grams of carbs from this sauce.

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How to Make Low Carb Zucchini Boats

First, watch our quick video demo (1 minute) to see how we made our zucchini boats keto. Then, keep reading for photo step-by-step recipe.

Click video to play:

Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13″ baking pan with non-stick spray.

While oven heats, cook your meat sauce:

In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté ground beef until it starts to brown.
Add seasoning and chopped onions and cook until onions are translucent.

Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the middle containing seeds so that you have long hollow zucchini boats.

To Make Italian Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats:

Fill your zucchini boats with meat sauce and top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until zucchini is tender.

To Make Keto Zucchini Pizza Boats:

Fill your zucchini boats with meat sauce and top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Top each boat with 2-3 slices of pepperoni and a dash of dried red pepper.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until zucchini is tender.

TIP: Always check labels when purchasing store-bought shredded cheeses, as they sometimes contain added starches and carbs. The safest bet when on a keto diet is to buy blocks of your favorite cheeses and shred yourself.

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An easy comfort food recipe without the carbs - these delicious Keto Zucchini Boats are easy to make and a guaranteed hit with everyone in the family!

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