Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Learn how to make fun and easy low carb Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats. They taste so amazing that you won’t even miss the sluggish carbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main meal
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: Italian
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Ingredients
- 4 zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup marinara
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone
- 1/3 cup mini pepperoni
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon scoop out the seeds and a little bit of the flesh leaving about 1/4 – 1/2 inch flesh on the zucchini. Place the prepared zucchini scooped out side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft; approximately 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add minced garlic, rosemary, thyme and oregano; cooking for 1 minute stirring constantly.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Stir in marinara, 3/4 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup provolone. Scoop the sauce/cheese mixture into the zucchini. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, top with mini pepperoni, and sliced black olives.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 15 -20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve promptly.
Notes
- Smaller zucchini cook up more tender and their skin is less tough and not bitter.
- Choose zucchini that is firm and free of cuts and blemishes.
- Different cooking times will produce slightly different results. 15 minutes cooking time will produce zucchini that are slightly crisp tender while 20 minutes cooking time will produce a softer more tender zucchini.
- Use any kind of good melting cheese like mozzarella, provolone, provel or fontina. If desired top with grated Parmesan or grated Romano.
- If you can not find mini pepperoni substitute regular sized pepperoni chopped.
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