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!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Brush the hollowed-out zucchini halves with olive oil and season them with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Place the zucchini halves on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up.

Step 5

Spread a tablespoon or two of marinara sauce into the trench of each zucchini half, spreading it evenly.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Top with pepperoni slices or your favorite pizza toppings. You can add additional veggies, cooked sausage, or anything that fits your taste.

Step 8

Sprinkle a little grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each zucchini boat for extra flavor.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Remove the zucchini pizza boats from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1230 grams (1230.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1229

Total Fat 81.70g	105%
Saturated Fat 29.10g	146%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.20g
Cholesterol 149mg	50%
Sodium 10655mg	463%
Total Carbohydrate 73.80g	27%
Dietary Fiber 8.90g	32%
Total Sugars 61.20g
Protein 48.60g	97%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1087mg	84%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1961mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.0%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 24.1%