Pizza Zucchini Boats
Indulgent yet wholesome Pizza Zucchini Boats stuffed with marinara, pepperoni, and cheese, offering the delightful flavors of pizza in a lighter, veggie-packed form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create ‘boats’.
- Place the zucchini boats on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the marinara sauce, pepperoni slices, diced bell peppers, and Italian seasoning, mixing well.
- Fill each zucchini boat generously with the sauce mixture and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed onions or mushrooms to the filling. You can also try different toppings like cooked sausage or various cheese types.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://recypez.com/pizza-zucchini-boats/