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How to make Unstuffed Zucchini Casserole (Low Carb)

1,008 views · Published 21 October 2015 · 5:48 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: Anna's Kitchen & Stitchin · 2015 · Howto & Style

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I love the idea of stuffed zucchini boats but never feel like taking the trouble to stuff them. So when I found this recipe on Peggy's blog (buttoni.wordpress.com) I had to try it. No fussing or stuffing the zucchini, just chop it up in to a casserole. It was easy and really tasty. It's not ultra low carb, just under 11 net carbs in a relatively small serving, but we really loved this and will definitely make it again.

INGREDIENTS

 • 2 slices bacon
 • 3 oz. onion, chopped (85g)
 • 14 oz. zucchini, sliced about 1/4 to 1/2" thick
 • 1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed or diced tomatoes, drained well
 • 12 oz. (340g) ground beef or lamb
 • 3 oz. (85g) green bell pepper, chopped
 • 3 oz. (85g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
 • 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
 • 1/3 tsp dried oregano, crushed
 • Pinch dried basil (or 1Tbsp fresh, chopped)
 • 1 large clove garlic, minced (about 1 Tbsp)

INSTRUCTIONS

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350º.  Coarsely chop bacon.  Over high heat, brown bacon in a non-stick skillet just until done, but not real crisp.  Add chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté until tender.  Add ground meat, breaking up with spoon as you sauté until meat is no longer pink.  Add tomatoes, zucchini, garlic and spices.  Stir well.   Lower heat to medium, cover and sauté (stirring every few minutes to submerge zucchini below juices) until zucchini is no longer opaque, but not fully cooked.  This will take about 10 minutes and you should have very little juice in the pan at this point.  Place half the mixture into a well-greased casserole dish.  Cover with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan.  Spoon the rest of the mixture on top.  Now add the rest of the Parmesan and finish off with the rest of the mozzarella.  Bake at 350º for about 30 minutes. Serve with salad, if desired.
NUTRITIONAL INFO: Makes 4 adult servings, each containing:
391 calories, 23 g  fat, 14.8 g  carbs, 3.9 g fiber, 10.9 g NET CARBS, 33 g  protein, 763 mg sodium Visit and Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Annas-Kitchen-1686376324950749/

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