Zucchini Pizza Boats Recipe

Homemade zucchini pizza boats with melted cheese and fresh basil.

Zucchini Pizza Boats Recipe

These zucchini pizza boats bring all the flavors of pizza into a healthy, low-carb vessel made from fresh garden zucchini. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with your favorite toppings.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Pre-bake Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 210kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

Sharp knife
Melon baller or spoon
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Pastry brush

Ingredients

4 large zucchini about 8–10 inches long
1 cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
0.5 cup pepperoni sliced, optional
0.5 cup bell peppers diced, optional
0.25 cup black olives sliced, optional
0.25 cup red onion diced, optional
2 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, optional
0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Slice zucchini in half lengthwise.
Scoop out center flesh with spoon or melon baller to form boats.
Brush zucchini boats with olive oil.
Pre-bake the zucchini boats for 10 minutes.
Pat dry with paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Fill each boat with marinara sauce and seasonings.
Add desired toppings and sprinkle cheeses evenly.
Bake 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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