Zucchini Pizza Boats
Zucchini pizza boats are a healthy and fun twist on traditional pizza, using zucchini halves as the base. They are loaded with your favorite toppings and make for a great appetizer or main dish.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper optional
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis About 1 pound total.
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Divided into two portions.
- ½ cup pepperoni slices Or your choice of toppings.
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- as needed fresh basil leaves For garnish, optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the zucchinis and slice them in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out some of the flesh to create a boat shape, leaving about ¼ inch of zucchini around the edges.
- Place the zucchini halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cut side up. Drizzle olive oil over the tops and season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the marinara mixture, then top with remaining mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired before serving.
Notes
You can customize the toppings based on your preferences, like adding veggies or switching up the cheese.
For a spicier kick, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the marinara mixture.
These zucchini boats can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a quick meal.