Pizza Zucchini Boats

With a handful of ingredients, you can turn your garden fresh zucchini into these quick and healthy pizza zucchini boats. It’s all your favorite pizza flavors and toppings, with none of the carbs or calories!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings zucchini boats

Calories 154

Author Kim

Ingredients

2 large zucchini
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/3 cup mini pepperoni
Optional for topping: jalapeño slices, black olives, sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (180 degrees C)
Cut tips off ends of zucchinis, and then cut the zucchinis in half, lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds and a little bit of the flesh leaving about 1/4 – 1/2 inch flesh on the zucchini. Place the prepared zucchini scooped out side up in a baking dish with about an inch of water covering the bottom of the pan. Cover with foil and bake for about 18 minutes. Remove the water from the pan with zucchini boats when they’re done baking.
Adjust oven temperature to 375 degrees F. (190 degrees C)
Add 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella to the zucchini boats, then top with marinara, and then the other 1/2 cup mozzarella.
Sprinkle with garlic powder, then add mini pepperoni and any other desired toppings. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove foil, then cook uncovered for additional 7-8 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Top with parsley or basil and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.

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