Low Carb Zucchini Pizza Boats
This healthier take on pizza is made in under 30 minutes. They are a delicious, low-carb dinner idea that is family friendly and so easy to make.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 small zucchini
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic salt or more to taste
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced mini pepperoni or turkey pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut zucchini into half lengthwise and scrape out the insides with a small spoon. Arrange the zucchini cut side up into the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic salt and pepper.
- Spoon marinara/pizza sauce into each zucchini then top with shredded mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until zucchini are fork tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Shred your own cheese if you can
- Don't feel like you are bound to mozzarella cheese, you can use any type of cheese for your pizza boats.
- Finely dice some red or yellow bell pepper and sprinkle them on top of your zucchini pizza boats for more veggie goodness!
- Top with some fresh herbs like basil for extra herby flavors.
- Feel free to top with your favorite pizza toppings to change things up such as red onions, mushrooms, olives, sausage, pineapple, ham, and more.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Do not freeze
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1mg