Zucchini Pizza Boats
A simple and delicious baked zucchini dinner that your family will love. Zucchini Pizza Boats can be made with any of your favorite pizza combinations! These pizza stuffed zucchini boats will be your go-to this summer when you’ve got an abundance of this delicious summer veggie.
Easy Summer Recipe Using Zucchini
So you’re looking for something easy, yummy and fun, huh? Well, here you go, my friends! I had some leftover zucchini last week and I was hungry for pizza so I thought, “Why not make a pizza out of zucchini??”
Yes, as a matter of fact, I am a simple thinker, please don’t judge me.
Low Carb Zucchini Pizza
For those of you who can’t have regular pizza dough with wheat, or are looking for a low carb, keto alternative if that’s your thing, this is a great way to enjoy the taste of pizza without crust. And, it’s easy – we aren’t making a crust made of zucchini, but simply using the veggie as it is.
Did You Know?
Zucchini is not only a super versatile ingredient in recipes (hello, zoodles!) but a great source of vitamin C, one of the best sources of fiber, and high in manganese. We naturally create small amounts of manganese, but this important mineral is a powerful antioxidant, and is important for normal functioning of our brains and nervous systems…so the more we can add through nutrition and foods like zucchini, the better!
Plus: Pizza.
Which Ingredients Can You Use for Stuffed Zucchini?
Whatever your pizza-loving heart desires, friend! Here are some ideas in case you need them:
- Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pizza, just like your favorite dip!
- Hawaiian Stuffed Zucchini with ham and pineapple
- Greek Pizza Stuffed Zucchini with chicken, olives, peppers and feta
How To Make Zucchini Pizza Boats
This recipe could not be easier; just a few simple ingredients, build the pizza and then bake it for 20 minutes – that’s it!
For this recipe I am making zucchini boats with ground beef and pepperoni. But if you prefer vegetarian zucchini boats, or are in a hurry, you could save 10 minutes if you just use marinara sauce – and don’t forget the cheese!
Zucchini Pizza Boats Recipe
A simple and delicious low carb dinner that your family will love. Any of your favorite pizza combinations will do!
Ingredients
- 8 Med - Large Zucchini
- 1 lb Ground turkey, beef, or chicken
- 1 Cup Pizza Sauce
- 24 Slices Pepperoni
- 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt & Pepper to season
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Remove ends from zucchini and slice in half, lengthwise, scooping out the middles
- Lay the slices of zucchini onto the parchment paper; season with salt and pepper
- In a skillet, brown your desired ground meat until cooked thoroughly
- Add the pizza sauce to your ground meat and simmer just until warmed through
- Spoon the meat into the zucchini equally
- Cover with cheese, reserving just a little bit for the tops
- Place 3-4 slices of pepperoni onto each "boat", then top with a bit more cheese
- Season each "boat" with Italian Seasoning
- Bake until cheese is all melty; about 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1 gramsAmount Per Serving Calories 646Total Fat 41gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 22gCholesterol 192mgSodium 796mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 6gSugar 10gProtein 54g
Nutrition calculation is offered as a courtesy and no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate. The data provided are a product of online nutrition calculators and should be considered an estimate only. I am not a registered dietician nor a certified nutritionist. For more accurate information, or if you have dietary restrictions, please consult a trusted professional. A Healthy Makeover strongly supports Intuitive Eating, body trust, and Health at Every Size.
If you make Zucchini Pizza Boats, snap a pic, share it and tag me on Instagram @ahealthymakeover – I love to see your creations!
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Amy
One can never have too many recipes to use zucchini! And this looks like one that my family would like. Thanks for sharing in Everything Foodies.
Raquel Elias
Did you scoop out the zucchini than add fill?
Anonymous
Have made this over and over again , I love it !
Anonymous
Sneaky way to get my kids to eat zucchini – can't wait to try it!
Anonymous
Making this tonight for dinner. Can't wait to try.
Rachel Page
A great way to eat healthy! I will try this for a party as appetizers.
Sara
That looks freakishly yummy! I may have to try this recipe out sometime soon! 🙂
Sara
That looks freakishly yummy! I may have to try this recipe out sometime soon! 🙂