Skip the crust and go straight for these healthy zucchini pizza boats! They’re a great low-carb alternative to regular pizza, but they don’t skimp on pizza flavor. Customize your toppings with veggies and protein for a complete meal!
At this point, I consider myself a zucchini expert. With the zucchini population proliferating in my garden, I have to get creative with how to utilize them. My first choice is definitely to chop them up and use them in baked goods, but when I’m craving pizza but don’t want to deal with a pizza crust, I make these zucchini pizzas! They’re delicious, easy to assemble, and a recipe the whole family will love.
Why Make These Zucchini Pizzas
- low carb – If you’re looking for low-carb or keto-friendly meal ideas, these zucchini pizza boats fit the bill. Get all the pizza flavors without the crust.
- Suitable for children – This is a meal the whole family will love! Even better, you can customize them with your favorite pizza toppings.
- Ready in 30 minutes – These zucchini boats couldn’t be easier. Just top, bake and enjoy!
Required raw materials
- zucchini – You want medium-sized zucchini.
- pizza sauce – Generally speaking, marinara sauce or your favorite tomato sauce is your best choice.
- mozzarella cheese – I like eating pizza the most because it melts so quickly.
- fresh basil – I like to sprinkle fresh basil on my pizza boats after cooking.
- salt and pepper – Add flavors.
- vegetable (if desired) – I like onions, mushrooms, and peppers, but you can add your favorite veggies.
- protein (if desired) – Pepperoni, cooked sausage, or chicken or turkey sausage are all good.
How to Make Zucchini Pizza Boats
Ingredients suggestions
Looking for some creative topping ideas? Here are some of my favorites:
- Meat lovers – Place 2-3 pepperoni slices and/or a small piece of cooked sausage on each zucchini boat
- Vegetarian lovers – Sprinkle chopped onions, green peppers, red peppers and mushrooms over the tomato sauce
- Mediterranean – Pesto (instead of pizza sauce), cooked spinach + olives
- Hawaiian – Top each zucchini with 1 slice of cooked and chopped ham and 1 tablespoon fresh pineapple
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this recipe can easily be doubled, but you’ll want to divide your recipe into different baking sheets so you don’t overcrowd your zucchini.
certainly! You can use any cheese you like. I personally prefer mozzarella because it melts evenly, but Parmesan is a good choice too.
I eat mine with a fork and knife, but if you’re brave and it’s not too hot, you can grab them like a pizza!
Storage instructions
Store zucchini pizza boats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat baking sheet in oven to 350 degrees F until boat is hot.
I do not recommend freezing these zucchini boats as the zucchini will become mushy.
More Zucchini Recipes
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Zucchini Pizza Boats
Skip the crust and go straight for these healthy zucchini pizza boats! They’re a great low-carb alternative to regular pizza, but they don’t skimp on pizza flavor. Customize your toppings with veggies and protein for a complete meal!
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- total time: 25 minutes
- yield: 4 number of copies 1X
- category: dinner
- method: chef
- gourmet food: Italian
- diet: gluten free
- 4 medium to large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup italian tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded mozzarella
- salt and pepper, Go and try it
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Topping suggestions:
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
- 1/2 cup Mushroom slices
- 1/4 cup Mini Pepperoni
- 1/2 cup cooked sausage or turkey sausage
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Place sliced zucchini on parchment paper and remove seeds with a spoon or the tip of a melon baller. This will create a small well about 1/4 inch deep inside each zucchini.
- Evenly distribute tomato sauce over zucchini (about 1 tablespoon per zucchini) and sprinkle with chopped mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the zucchini with any desired toppings, or leave it plain.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot.
