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Servings: 1
5 g protein
11 g carbs
3 g fat
79 kcal
Prepare a quick, light meal in the form of this stuffed zucchini. Zucchini is a wonderful vegetable and contains many health benefits. It is a good source of vitamin A, B and C, also contains antioxidants and flavonoid. Furthermore it is extremely low in calorie and contains zero cholesterol and therefore good for the heart as well. Cheese and vegetables stuffed zucchini boats are a perfect low carbs meal option, easy and quick to prepare.
Ingredients for Prepare servings servings with these ingredients
- 1 x small Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, rawozPer serving 1 g protein 4g carbs 0 g fat
- 1 x tbsp Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fatozPer serving 1 g protein 0g carbs 1 g fat
- 0.5 x oz Cheese, ricotta, part skim milkozPer serving 2 g protein 1g carbs 1 g fat
- 0.2 x cup grated Carrots, rawozPer serving 0 g protein 2g carbs 0 g fat
- 1 x clove Garlic, rawozPer serving 0 g protein 1g carbs 0 g fat
- 1 x sprigs Parsley, freshozPer serving 0 g protein 1g carbs 0 g fat
- 0.5 x ounce Lemon juice, rawozPer serving 0 g protein 1g carbs 0 g fat
- 1 x dash Salt, tableozPer serving 0 g protein 0g carbs 0 g fat
- 1 x tsp, ground Spices, pepper, blackozPer serving 0 g protein 1g carbs 0 g fat
- 1 x leaves Basil, freshozPer serving 0 g protein 0g carbs 0 g fat
Per serving
kcal
g protein
g carbs
g fat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degree F or 225 degree C. Lightly oil a baking dish and set aside.
- Wash and cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds from the center with a spoon. Place the scooped zucchini in the baking dish.
- To prepare the stuffing, combine chopped parsley, basil, garlic, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, grated carrot, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Now fill the stuffing in the zucchini boats. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve creamy zucchini boats immediately.
Nutritional Facts
per 1 serving size (unscaled)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 kcal
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 3 g
4.29%
Saturated Fat 1.52 g
6.33%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.7 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
3.6%
Sodium 281 mg
12.22%
Potassium 522 mg
Total Carbohydrate 11 g
3.55%
Dietary Fiber 2.85 g
8.91%
Sugars 4.53 g
5.03%
Protein 5 g
Vitamin A 29.78%
Vitamin C 53.75%
Calcium 15.5%
Iron 7.69%
* Nutritional Values are estimated and may vary
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