Easy Low Carb Recipes

Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

Crumble the sausage and cook until brown in a small skillet. Make sure to keep breaking it up so it has no large chunks.

While the sausage is browning, use a fork to pierce the skin of the zucchini 2 or 3 times. Place it in the microwave and heat it on high for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.

When the sausage is almost completely browned, add in the diced ham and mix them together.

When the zucchini is done, slice it in half length-wise making sure that you cut it so that both halves will stand up on their own and not roll over to the side.

Put the sausage and ham mixture into the zucchini halves packing them in well. Sprinkle the cheese over the top covering well. Add more if needed.

Place the two halves back into the microwave and heat on high until the cheese is melted. Serve.

Alternate Version 

Cut the zucchinin in half as above, but stuff them with the raw sausage and ham. Put into baking pan with a little water to cover only the bottom of the pan. Heat in oven at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Add cheese to the top and heat until melted. Takes longer, but give the sausage time to blend flavors with the zucchini. It's still easy, so if you're not in a big hurry, this is a good choice.

Carb count with Owen's Country Sausage (their regular brand has 0 carbohydrate) is around 4 for a small zucchini and 1 to 2 for the cheese (brands vary). So this is a great breakfast, brunch, or lunch or light dinner for around 5 or 6 grams of total carbohydrate.

TIP: You can subsitute ground beef or ground pork for the sausage if you like.