Zucchini Pizza Boats
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Zucchini Pizza Boats, a healthy twist on everyone’s favorite comfort food! Perfect for anyone seeking a low-carb, gluten-free alternative to traditional pizza, this recipe features hollowed-out zucchini halves loaded with zesty marinara sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and savory pepperoni slices. Infused with Italian seasoning and a hint of garlic, these cheesy delights bake to perfection in just 20 minutes, offering a deliciously tender yet satisfying bite. Garnished with fresh basil for a pop of flavor and ready in under 40 minutes, these zucchini boats are ideal as a main dish or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Customize with your favorite pizza toppings, and savor the guilt-free goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 16 small pieces Pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Wash the zucchini and slice them in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the seeds and create a shallow trench down the center of each zucchini half, leaving about 1/4-inch of flesh on the sides.
Brush the hollowed-out zucchini halves with olive oil and season them with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Place the zucchini halves on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up.
Spread a tablespoon or two of marinara sauce into the trench of each zucchini half, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce on each zucchini half. Use about 2 tablespoons of mozzarella per zucchini boat, or more if desired.
Top with pepperoni slices or your favorite pizza toppings. You can add additional veggies, cooked sausage, or anything that fits your taste.
Sprinkle a little grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each zucchini boat for extra flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender (but not mushy), the cheese is melted, and lightly golden.
Remove the zucchini pizza boats from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.7 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 149 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 10655 mg | 463% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.2 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1087 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1961 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
