Keto Mediterranean Beef Zucchini Boats
These griddled zucchini boats are topped with aromatic ground beef, sweet tomatoes, grated mozzarella and fragrant basil.These make a great
How to Make It
Step 1
Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the center to provide extra room for the filling. Heat a griddle pan over a high heat and add the zucchini slices cut side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side until tender and char lines appear.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium heat. Add the beef, cooking until just browned then crush the garlic and add to the pan. Stir well and cook for a minute to soften.
Step 3
Roughly dice the tomato and add to the pan with the oregano, salt and pepper. Stir well and cook for a few minutes until the beef is well browned and the tomatoes have softened.
Step 4
Divide the cooked beef between the two zucchini boats.
Step 5
Scatter over the grated mozzarella and fresh basil to serve.
Ingredients
- Hamburger Or Ground Beef, 90% Lean – 4-½ ounce
- Mozzarella Cheese, Whole Milk – 1-½ tablespoon, grated
- Olive Oil – 1 tablespoon
- Garlic, Fresh – 1 clove
- Oregano, Dried – 1 teaspoon
- Zucchini, Cooked From Fresh – 1 medium
- Basil, Fresh – 1 tablespoon
- Tomato Raw (includes Cherry, Grape, Roma) – ½ small – 2 2/5″ diameter
- Salt, Sea Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Black Pepper, Ground – ⅛ teaspoon