These Keto Potato Skins & Cauliflower are low in carbs and it is also keto-friendly. This is a delicious appetizer, and it uses zucchini boats in place of high-carb potatoes for the stuffing. Its stuffing is made with simple components like sour cream, garlic, cauliflower, butter, and a combination of cheddar and Parmesan cheese, along with bacon and green onions. We can easily include or change the components of this Keto Potato Skins & Cauliflower according to our dietary needs or cravings. This appetizer is so tasty that it will be finished quickly. We can easily stock this starter, so it is good to make it before required.
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STATS:
- Serving: Four
- Caloric content: 145 kcal
- Cook mode: Baking
- Portion size: 2 halves
- Time for baking: 25 mints.
- Cuisine: American
- Total time required: Forty mints.
- Course: Appetizer
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Time to prep: Fifteen minutes
- Diet: Keto
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing dish
- Food processor
- Saucepan
- Melon baller
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 ½ cups cauliflower florets
- Two tablespoon green onions
- One tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper
- 2 tbsp. sour cream
- 2 slices cooked bacon
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp. smoked paprika
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We would warm up the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the paper on the tray.
- We can then take out the center part of the zucchini to create a boat-like space with a melon baller.
- Then we can apply the olive oil on the zucchini.
- Sprinkle salt & black pepper, and bake for ten minutes.
- In the meantime, we can boil the florets for 8 mints.
- Then we can add the sour cream, cauliflower florets, paprika powder, butter, & cheese to form the smooth paste.
- We can add the cauliflower mixture to the zucchini boats.
- Sprinkle extra cheddar and crumbs of bacon, and bake for another ten minutes.
- Now sprinkle green onions and serve hot.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- We can add this appetizer to the party platter along with the keto ranch dip.
- Green salad greatly pairs with this dish.
- Keto coleslaw is served with this appetizer for additional crunch.
- We can have this appetizer along with grilled chicken for a tasty dinner.
- You can drizzle hot sauce to make this spicy.
- We can also add some slices of avocado along with this appetizer for the fat content.
TIPS:
- We can broil this dish for an additional two minutes to prepare the crispy appetizer.
- You can prepare cauliflower mash beforehand to save time.
- We have to properly dry the zucchini so that it becomes crispy.
- You have to use frozen florets if fresh ones are not available.
- We would also use mozzarella or pepper cheese for a different taste.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can add this appetizer to the closed vessel and store it for three days.
FREEZER:
- We would cover these appetizers in the aluminum foil and reserve them for one month.
FAQs:
Is there any zucchini alternative?
- There are many alternatives to zucchini, like eggplant or bell pepper, to stuff the filling.
Is this appetizer low in carbs?
- This appetizer is low in carbs, and it contains only 6g net carbs per portion of this dish.
How can we prepare the dairy-free appetizer?
- We would utilize dairy-free cheese and vegan sour cream to prepare a dairy-free appetizer.
Is this appetizer vegetarian-friendly?
- This contains bacon, so we just have to exclude the bacon to make the vegetarian-friendly appetizer.
Can we make this appetizer before time?
- We can make this appetizer ahead of time and bake it when required.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving: 4 servings
Number of calories: 145 kcal
Iron: 0.8 mg
Overall carbs: 7.5g
Vitamin A: 320 IU
Fiber: 1.5g
Calcium: 110 mg
Protein: 6g
Iron: 0.8 mg
Size of portion: 2 halves
Sodium: 260 mg
Net carbs: 6g
Potassium:Â 460Â mg