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Zucchini Pizza Boats
Healthy Zucchini Pizza Boats. All the flavor of pizza, stuffed into an easy, filling low carb meal! Add sausage, pepperoni or any of your favorite toppings.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 zucchini boats
Calories: 100 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce or similar prepared marinara sauce
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese or a blend of shredded mozzarella and provolone
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ cup Mini pepperoni or mini turkey pepperoni or regular-size pepperoni, sliced into quarters
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, thyme, or other fresh herbs
More Optional Toppings:
- sliced baby bella mushrooms
- diced red onion
- sliced olives
- Veggies of choice! sauté if they are watery or very firm
Instructions
- Place a rack in the center of your oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet or 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Halve each zucchini lengthwise. With a small spoon or melon baller, gently scrape out the center zucchini flesh and pulp, leaving a border of about 1/3 inch on all sides. Arrange the zucchini shells on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the insides of the zucchini with salt.
- Spoon the pizza sauce into each shell, dividing it evenly. You may need a little more or less, depending upon the size of your zucchini. Put a generous amount, but don't feel like you need to fill it all the way to the very top.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top, then evenly sprinkle with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using). Scatter on the pepperoni and any other desired toppings. Last, sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is hot and bubbly and the zucchini is tender. If desired, switch the oven to broil and cook the zucchini for 2 to 3 additional minutes, until the cheese is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1boat
Calories
100kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Potassium
380mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
458IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8zucchini boats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1boat | |
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 458IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.