Zucchini Parmesan Meatloaf Cups

Keto Zucchini Parmesan Meatloaf Cups are so flavorful & tasty. It is not only keto-friendly and low carbs but they are also grain-free and gluten-free as well. We can also make this gluten-free as well by substituting parmesan cheese with dairy-free parmesan cheese or cashew cheese. I use almond-flour bread crumbs instead of normal bread crumbs to make it keto-friendly. You can easily make these meatloaf cups in advance freeze them and make them when required. This recipe of Keto Zucchini Parmesan Meatloaf Cups is very customizable you can easily make these cups with any kind of meat like beef, chicken, or turkey or you can use any herbs of your choice. These meatloaf cups only contain 4g of carbs, 2g of fiber, & 2g of net carbs in them.

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STATS:

• Course: Main dish
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Cuisine: Italian
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4-6

EQUIPMENT:

• Muffin tin
• Parchment cups
• Cooking spray
• Large bowl
• Food processor
• Cheesecloth
• Large bowl
• Spatula
• Scoop
• Plate

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 cup of grated zucchini
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup almond flour bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup sliced onion
• 2 pieces of garlic
• 1 tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• ½ cup marinara sauce
• Freshly chopped parsley

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

GROUND BEEF:

• I use 90% lean ground beef to make these meatloaf cups; we can also make this with ground chicken, beef, or pork.

ZUCCHINI:

• I use grated, squeezed zucchini to make these meatloaf cups to make them moist and healthy.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• I use parmesan cheese to make these meatloaf cups tastier; you can also use dairy-free parmesan or cashew cheese if you are dairy-sensitive.

ALMOND FLOUR BREAD CRUMBS:

• I use almond flour breadcrumbs to make this recipe completely keto-friendly; you can use any keto-friendly breadcrumbs or pork rinds if you don’t find these.

EGG:

• Eggs are used to bind all the ingredients so it is a very important component; we can also make this with flax eggs as well.

ONION:

• I use a small amount of onions to make it tasty & flavorful; if we want to make it light then we can use shallots or green onions.

GARLIC:

• I use freshly minced garlic to make this; you can also use garlic powder but it doesn’t have the same taste.

ITALIAN SEASONING:

• I use keto-friendly & store brought Italian seasoning but you can also make them at home by combining the mix of dried herbs like oregano, rosemary, thyme, & basil leaves.

PEPPER POWDER & SALT:

• We can add the salt & pepper according to the requirement because parmesan cheese contains salt so it becomes salty if you add it without checking.

KETO-FRIENDLY MARINARA SAUCE:

• We should always buy sugar-free & keto-friendly marinara sauce & don’t forget to check the label before buying so that it doesn’t contain any sugar.

PARSLEY:

• I use freshly chopped parsley to garnish the meatloaf cups.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Take the muffin tin put the parchment cups in it and spray the oil.
3. Grab a zucchini and grate the zucchini with a food processor.
4. Put the chafed zucchini in the cheesecloth.
5. Squash the water from the zucchini properly with all your strenght.
6. Take a large bowl and add the squeezed zucchini, ground beef, pepper powder, Italian seasoning, crushed garlic, salt, eggs, bread crumbs, chopped onions, & parmesan cheese.
7. Mix all the ingredients just enough so that they get fully incorporated.
8. Take a scoop of mixture fill the muffin tin to the top with the mixture.
9. Press the mixture so that it can form the shape and hold together.
10. Bake these meatloaf cups for 20 to 25 minutes or till the meat are cooked enough and get a slightly brown color.
11. When the meatloaf cups get baked drizzle the marinara sauce on them and bake for 5 minutes more.
12. Take them out put them on the shelf for 5 minutes and garnish them with freshly chopped parsley.
13. Your Zucchini Parmesan Meatloaf Cups are ready to serve!

TIPS:

• If almond flour bread crumbs are not available you can also use pork rind crumbs to make it keto-friendly instead of normal bread crumbs.
• You can make them cheesy by garnishing the cups with cheese in the last with marinara sauce.
• We can make these meatloaf cups with chicken, pork, or turkey ground beef also.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the leftover meatloaf cups in the sealed box and keep them for 3 days.

FREEZER:

• Put the meatballs on the sheet and then put them in the bag and keep them for two months.

REHEAT:

• Reheat these meatballs in the oven at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or till they get warm.

FAQs:

Are these meatloaf cups low in carbs?

• These meatloaf cups only contain 4g of carbs, 2g of net carbs, 2g of fiber, & 20g of protein in them.

Can we make these meatloaf cups with different meat?

• We can easily make these meatloaf cups with ground chicken, pork, or turkey meat.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 250 kcal
Carbs: 4g
Net Carbs: 2g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 500mg
Potassium: 350mg
Calcium: 80mg
Iron: 2mg