Description
Delicious and healthy zucchini bun hot dogs that are perfect for a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hot dog sausages (for serving)
- Optional toppings like mustard, ketchup, and relish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create a bun shape.
- In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Form the mixture into sausage shapes and bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Place the cooked sausages into the zucchini buns.
- Top with your favorite condiments and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, choose firm, medium-sized zucchinis.
- These buns can be grilled for a smoky flavor.
- Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg