keto zucchini pockets
I made zucchini pockets by stuffing thinly sliced zucchini with a mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, and basil. I coated them in almond flour, egg, and Parmesan cheese before frying in olive oil. Then, I baked them in marinara sauce until hot and bubbly. They turned out delicious
Here’s a detailed keto recipe for your zucchini pockets:
Ingredients:
- Zucchini, thinly sliced
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Spinach, chopped
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Almond flour
- Eggs
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Olive oil
- Marinara sauce (sugar-free or low-carb)
FREE KETO MEAL PLAN : KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS STEP BY STEP GUIDE
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Thinly slice the zucchini using a mandolin or a sharp knife.
- Cross-cross two slices of zucchini to form a pocket.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped spinach, and chopped basil leaves.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture onto one side of the zucchini pocket and fold it over to enclose the filling.
- Roll the stuffed zucchini pocket in almond flour to coat it evenly.
- Beat the eggs in a shallow dish and dip the coated zucchini pocket into the beaten eggs.
- Roll the egg-coated zucchini pocket in grated Parmesan cheese until it’s fully coated.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place the coated zucchini pockets in the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown on both sides.
- Once fried, transfer the zucchini pockets to a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Pour marinara sauce over the zucchini pockets, covering them evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the marinara sauce is hot and bubbly.
- Serve the zucchini pockets hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Enjoy these delicious and keto-friendly zucchini pockets as a flavorful and satisfying meal