Description
These Cheesy Zucchini Pizza Boats are everything you love about pizza, packed into tender roasted zucchini halves. They’re melty, saucy, and topped with mini pepperoni for the ultimate light but satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, halved and scooped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out centers to form boats. Arrange on baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix marinara sauce with Italian seasoning.
- Fill each zucchini boat with sauce, top with mozzarella cheese, and add pepperoni slices.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is bubbly. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes if desired.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if using.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use medium zucchini for even cooking.
- Trim the bottoms slightly so the boats sit flat.
- Broil briefly for a golden cheesy finish.
- Substitute pepperoni with mushrooms or olives for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: zucchini boats, low carb pizza, healthy pizza, stuffed zucchini, cheesy zucchini recipe