Zucchini Pizza Boats

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes | Yield: Serves 6

Why I Love This Recipe

These zucchini pizza boats are the perfect balance of healthy and comforting! They’re gluten-free, low-carb, and so easy to make. Packed with veggies and topped with delicious pizza flavors, they’re a warm, satisfying meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 3 medium zucchinis

• 1/2 cup Margarita pizza sauce

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• Pepperoni slices (as desired)

• Artichoke hearts (chopped, optional)

• Olive oil (for drizzling)

• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (for sprinkling before baking)

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

• Optional: Italian seasoning, fresh basil, or crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the Zucchinis: Wash the zucchinis and cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon to create "boats." Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Assemble the Pizza Boats: Spread a layer of pizza sauce in each zucchini half. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce. Add pepperoni, chopped artichokes, or your preferred toppings. Top with Parmesan and a pinch of Italian seasoning if desired.

4. Bake: Arrange the zucchini boats on a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the zucchini is tender but not mushy.

5. Garnish and Serve: Let the zucchini pizza boats cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, crushed red pepper flakes, or more Parmesan, if you like.

Notes

1. For a dairy-free option, use plant-based cheese alternatives.

2. Make sure to check your pizza sauce for hidden sugars if you're keeping this low-carb or keto-friendly.

3. These are great as leftovers! Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven or microwave.