These amazingly easy and delicious Pizza Zucchini Boats are a healthier alternative when you’re craving pizza… and they’re ready in just 25 minutes! Â
Have I mentioned about how excited I am over my summer garden??? Excited is an understatement. Two weeks ago I planted tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, yellow squash and a ton of ZUCCHINI. We had a good rain a few days after and it is totally thriving (as of now! 
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Everyone that knows me well knows my love for pizza. Mercy, it’s one of my greatest weaknesses. So why not make it healthier by stuffing into zucchini? Hopefully soon I’ll be making this recipe using my home-grown organic garden zucchini! Â
The great thing about this recipe is that you can easily customize it to your personal liking with your favorite toppings.
I used my homemade pizza sauce, but if you’re in a hurry use your favorite store-bought sauce.
Enjoy!
Pizza Zucchini Boats
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini about 2 pounds
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- â…“ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup mini pepperoni slices or regular pepperoni slices, quartered
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Rinse zucchini and pat dry. Halve each zucchini lengthwise and scrape out pulp using a melon baller or spoon, leaving about ⅓ inch rims and bottoms.
- Place zucchini shells on the baking sheet. Spoon pizza sauce into each shell. Evenly sprinkle with shredded cheeses, then evenly sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Top with pepperoni.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
Nutrition
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
I love stuffed zucchini and it was the only way I would eat it as a youngster lol These look absolutely delish and are making my mouth water! But what do you do with the inside pulp of this yummy veggie? Seems like such a waste..
Thanks so much, Stacee. Here is a thread I found on ideas of what to do with the pulp… there are a few good ones! Hope you enjoy the zucchini boats! 🙂
Oh yes, awesome stuff…grill it!
Thanks, Catherine! YUM to the grilling! 🙂
These are perfect for my low carb diet! Delicious!
Thanks, Terri! 🙂