Description
These Zucchini Pizza Boats are a fun and flavorful way to enjoy pizza while reducing carbs. Hollowed-out zucchini halves are filled with marinara, cheese, and pepperoni, then baked to perfection. A delicious low-carb and gluten-free alternative to traditional pizza!
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Pizza Boats:
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices or chopped pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare zucchini: Wash the zucchini and slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the center seeds to create a well in each half.
- Season: Brush the zucchini with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Fill: Place zucchini on the baking sheet, spoon marinara sauce into each, top with cheeses and pepperoni.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite toppings like mushrooms or olives.
- For a low-fat option, use turkey pepperoni and part-skim cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 zucchini boats
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
