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Gouda-Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Pulled Pork

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Gouda-Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Pulled Pork – Hollowed zucchinis filled with seasoned pulled pork, diced roasted peppers, and topped with melted Gouda cheese until golden and bubbling. These are visually dramatic, deeply satisfying, and taste like the best loaded fries you never ate. Only 6g net carbs per boat.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 50 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 200  C
Servings: 4
Calories: 490
Best Season: Summer, All Year
Dietary: Gluten-Free, keto
Description

Zucchini boats are the keto vessel that makes any filling look spectacular. This version packs them with seasoned pulled pork (use leftovers from the slow-cooked shoulder recipe, or make a quick seasoned pork mince version), diced peppers, and buries everything under melted Gouda that forms a gorgeous golden crust.

Ingredients:
  • 4 large zucchinis
  • 400g pulled pork or seasoned minced pork
  • 1 roasted red pepper diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 200g Gouda grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh parsley
  • sour cream for serving
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. 2
    Halve zucchinis lengthways. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, leaving a 5mm wall. Reserve the scooped flesh.
  3. 3
    Brush zucchini shells with olive oil, season with salt. Place cut-side up on a baking tray. Pre-bake 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, chop the reserved zucchini flesh. Cook onion and garlic in olive oil 5 minutes. Add zucchini flesh, cook 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add pulled pork (or minced pork), paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring. Stir in diced roasted pepper.
  6. 6
    Fill pre-baked zucchini shells with the pork mixture. Top generously with grated Gouda.
  7. 7
    Bake 18-20 minutes until Gouda is bubbling and golden.
  8. 8
    Rest 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with a dollop of sour cream..

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 2 zucchini halves

Amount Per Serving
Calories 490kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34gg53%
Total Carbohydrate 7gg3%
Protein 38gg76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Pre-baking the empty zucchini shells for 10 minutes prevents the finished boats from being watery (zucchini releases a lot of liquid when cooked). This step makes a significant difference to the final texture. For extra crispiness, broil the finished boats for the last 3 minutes of cooking.

Keywords: Comfort Food, Visual
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