Description
Delicious Zucchini Pizza Boats for a Guilt-Free Dinner
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Zucchini (choose firm ones)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (or oregano as a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic)
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce (thick to prevent sogginess)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (or mozzarella for a cheesier touch)
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (low-fat for a lighter option)
- 1 cup Mini Pepperoni Slices (or choice of meat/veggies)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Basil (or dried basil)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out a portion of the flesh.
- Brush the zucchini halves with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Spread a heaping tablespoon of pizza sauce on each zucchini half.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese, followed by mozzarella, and evenly top with mini pepperoni slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 14-18 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Zucchini Pizza Boats