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With our Quick and Easy Keto Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites Recipe you will discover not only your Meal Prep days to be much more smooth but any of your Party will be filled with Keto Appetizer everyone will talk about. Fully Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Low Carb, and Super Healthy Keto Zucchini Snack will be one favorite dish your kids will ask for regularly.

Keto Stuffed Zucchini Cups served as a party food
Keto Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites

Zucchini Recipes

As the Zucchini season is approaching us, more and more, we turn to the internet to find new never tried recipes. Zucchinis are everywhere and if we do have a garden, you know you need to use them as soon as possible as they grow all in one go. 

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The best recipe if you have tons of zucchinis are our Keto Zucchini Chips Dehydrated, Keto Crispy Baked Zucchini In Oven as well as Smoked Paprika Zucchini Chips. You can make them in a dehydrator or the oven like our oven baked zucchini chips and I promise you, they are gone in seconds. 

And that is even if your kids or husband refuses to eat zucchinis otherwise. They are extra crispy and flavored with your favorite seasonings, perfect as a keto snack for your Party or just a TV night. 

Any leftovers from the cooking, have a look at the best tips on how to freeze zucchini for a long-term storage or make a quick and easy chocolate zucchini cake.

Keto Zucchini Recipes 

Zucchinis are one of the most popular vegetables in our Keto Lifestyle. 

And no wonder why that is.

They serve as a perfect dinner option when you fill them with our favorites, such as bacon and cheese and Zucchini Boats are ready. 

Or just in case you have some leftover Keto Bread that is not as fresh as you would like to.

Never throw old Keto Bread away.

I always state that. 

From either a failed Low Carb bread attempt or Keto Farmers Bread leftovers, you can make perfect Keto Breadcrumbs and easy Baked Low Carb Zucchinis

Are Zucchinis Keto Friendly?

Zucchini also called a Summer Squash by some, is the top keto vegetable you can have. 

Filled with potassium, Vitamin C, and folate, zucchini has very few calories and is just the right base for so many Keto or Low Carb Recipes. 

Their minimal or almost nonexistent Carb intake and mild taste make them perfect not only for savory food but various deserts you will not even know vegetable of some sort is involved. 

There is no better vegetable than a Low Carb Zucchini.

What Keto Food can you make with Zucchini?

As some might wonder what to do with Zucchini, here are a few quick and easy tips.

Zucchini Ideas

You can make so much with Zucchinis. You can use them instead of pasta, or as Spaghetti. Probably you all know the name Zoodles. That is exactly what spiralized Zucchinis are. 

Additionally to Zoodles, they are just perfect as Crispy Chips, Fritters or Keto Fries.

Add them into your casserole, slice them thinly, and use them instead of lasagna. 

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Keto Party Food

Your next Party or a Family Gathering will be a breeze to prepare.

Keto Bolognese Sauce

Our Bolognese Sauce, which I have posted just last week has been my obsession for the last few weeks. 

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have realized, that I do everything much earlier and it takes a while until it gets into the Blog for you. 

I mean, this Ground beef recipe is something I have been dreaming of, I eat it just on its own and went wild with ideas about what I can use it with additionally to our Keto Spaghetti or Egg Noodles

Keto Zucchini Appetiser

As I already have Zucchini Boats on the blog, I wanted to take it even further. 

I wanted a recipe where Bolognese and Zucchinis can be combined. 

And the idea of stuffed Zucchini with meat came in. 

Perfect Appetizer, Party Snack, Meal Prep, Starter, or a whole meal. Your pick. Those Zucchini Cups will be on the top of the list for sure.

Zucchini Pizza Bites on the Grill

I am sure you can even grill those Keto Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites.

Zucchini Pizza Bites

Since everything which goes into your pizza is inside our Keto Zucchini Bites, you can easily have another name and that is a perfect Zucchini Pizza Bites for this recipe.

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How to make Keto Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites

Kitchen Gadgets needed:

Ingredients needed:

  • Zucchini
  • Minced Beef
  • Diced Bacon
  • Diced Fresh Celery
  • Onion
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Heavy Cream
  • Fresh Oregano
  • Fresh Marjoram
  • Grated Cheese

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON SUPER EASY KETO STUFFED ZUCCHINI MINI BITES

First Step: Stuffed Zucchini Ingredients

Prepare all of your ingredients beforehand. 

For zucchini, try to pick the ones which are as straight as possible.

For Bolognese Sauce, dice your onion, garlic, bacon, and celery. 

Fresh herbs should be cut into small pieces as well. 

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Quick & Easy Keto Zucchini Mini Bites

Second Step: Cook Keto Bolognese Sauce

Place your onion and garlic into a Pot and using olive oil caramelize for few minutes. 

Once it’s getting brown, add bacon and minced meat, mix and cook for 15 minutes. 

Add diced fresh celery, herbs, salt & pepper, and mix and cook for another 10 minutes.

As of last add tomato sauce and heavy cream and fully combine.

More detailed step-by-step instructions about making our Keto Bolognese Sauce can be found on its special post with various tips, tricks, and ideas. 

If you can manage to make bolognese sauce the night before, the best. Overnight, the flavors of the sauce combine, and the whole sauce thicken fully, which is the best for filling your veggies. 

Zucchini Keto Snack cooking Keto Bolognese Sauce
Keto Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites

Third Step: Cover and Cook Keto Sauce

Cover with the lid and cook for approximately 40 minutes at a medium temperature.

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Fourth Step: Cut and Fill Fresh Zucchini

Wash your zucchini and cut the ends. Using a sharp knife, cut each zucchini into approximately 2 inches or 5 cm in length. 

As you see on the video, cut the first one and using that piece to measure and cut all others to get the same length. 

Using either a small spoon or a scoop as I have used, make a small hole in the middle of zucchini to have them shaped into a cup-like mini bite. 

Place them into the casserole dish, which is oven safe, or a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. 

Fill each of the zucchini cups with bolognese sauce and top it up with grated cheese of your choice. I have used parmesan cheese,  

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Fifth Step: Bake your Keto Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites

Place into the oven and bake at 200C or 400F for approximately 30 minutes

Tips and Tricks

Bolognese Sauce the day before – If you can manage to make bolognese sauce the day or night before, the best. Overnight, the flavors of the sauce combine and the whole sauce thicken fully, which is the best for filling your veggies. 

Type of Zucchini – you can use any type of zucchini, yellow or dark green, small or big. 

Zucchini shapes – once you are preparing your zucchini, it is best to get the ones that are as straight in shape as possible. It will be easier to size them properly and have equally the same mini cups. 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Can you use Air Fryer to bake Zucchini Bites?

Of course, if you do prefer Air Fryer, use the same steps and place them into the Air Fryer basket to bake.

Can you eat Zucchini Bites cold?

Once the stuffed zucchini mini bites are baked, you can either serve them immediately or use them as a cold appetizer for your Brunch or any Party you are planning to. 

How do you store Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites?

Storing those zucchini cups in the refrigerator for approximately 2-3 days is the best idea. 

Can you freeze Stuffed Zucchini Bites?

Although I would suggest consuming them immediately or stored in the fridge, you still can freeze them.

You just have to bear in mind, that zucchinis contain lots of water and they might become soft after they thaw. 

But placing them into the oven for few minutes should bring the freshness back up. 

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Keto Stuffed Zucchini Cups served as a party food

Keto Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites

Zuzana Paar
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With our Quick and Easy Keto Stuffed Zucchini Mini Bites Recipe you will discover not only your Meal Prep days to be much more smooth but any of your Party will be filled with Keto Appetizer everyone will talk about. Fully Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Low Carb, and Super Healthy Keto Zucchini Snack will be one favorite dish your kids will ask for regularly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Small bites
Cuisine International
Servings 16
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 Zucchini
  • 1 Cup Minced Beef
  • 1/5 Cup Diced Bacon
  • 1/2 Cup Diced Fresh Celery
  • 1 Small Onion
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/3 Cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Marjoram
  • 1/4 Cup Grated Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Bolognese Sauce: Place your onion and garlic into a Pot and using olive oil caramelize for few minutes.
  • Once it’s getting brown, add bacon and minced meat, mix and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add diced fresh celery, herbs, salt & pepper, and mix and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • As of last add tomato sauce and heavy cream and fully combine.
  • Cover with the lid and cook for approximately 40 minutes at a medium temperature.
  • Filling Zucchini: Wash your zucchini and cut the ends. Using a sharp knife, cut each zucchini into approximately 2 inches or 5 cm in length.
  • Using either a small spoon or a scoop as I have used, make a small hole in the middle of zucchini to have them shaped into a cup-like mini bite.
  • Place them into the casserole dish, which is oven safe, or a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
  • Fill each of the zucchini cups with bolognese sauce and top it up with grated cheese of your choice. I have used parmesan cheese.
  • Place into the oven and bake at 200C or 400F for approximately 30 minutes

Video

Notes

Bolognese Sauce the day before – If you can manage to make bolognese sauce the day or night before, the best. Overnight, the flavors of the sauce combine, and the whole sauce thicken fully, which is the best for filling your veggies.
Type of Zucchini – you can use any type of zucchini, yellow or dark green, small or big.
Zucchini shapes – once you are preparing your zucchini, it is best to get the ones that are as straight in shape as possible. It will be easier to size them properly and have equally the same mini cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pcCalories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 273IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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