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Zucchini Pizza Boats
A low carb pizza alternative, these zucchini pizza boats will be a huge hit with the whole family. Stuffed with hearty Italian sausage, veggies and two types of cheese, this quick and easy dinner recipe is sure to be a new favorite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 545 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- salt and pepper (to taste )
- 1 cup marinara sauce (or pizza sauce)
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 16 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil and chili flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Halve each zucchini horizontally and carefully scoop out the flesh of each zucchini half to create a well.
- Place the zucchini on a prepared baking sheet, cut size up, and drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano. Roast for 15-18 minutes then set aside.
- While zucchini is roasting, heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat and add Italian sausage. Using a wooden spoon, carefully break up the Italian sausage into bite-sized crumbles. Saute until sausage is browned and cooked through, about 9-11 minutes total; set aside.
- Remove zucchini from oven and pat any moisture that may have accumulated with paper towel. Spread about two tablespoons of marinara sauce in the middle of each zucchini half then top with cooked Italian sausage crumbles, mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan. Repeat until all halves are filled then bake for 5 minutes before turning oven to broil then broiling for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Serve with optional garnish of fresh basil and chili flakes.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1zucchini
Calories
545kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
1388mg
(58%)
Potassium
974mg
(28%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
993IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
562mg
(56%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 545
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1zucchini | |
| Calories | 545kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1388mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 974mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 993IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 562mg | 56% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.