
Zucchini Pizza Boats
Hollowed zucchini filled with pizza toppings
40m
Total
220
Calories
18g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
10g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
7g
Net Carbs
13g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
25
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
2
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 Large zucchini (halved lengthwise)
- 1 cup Marinara sauce (low-sugar)
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Turkey pepperoni (mini or chopped)
- 1/2 cup Bell peppers (diced)
- 1/2 cup Mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- for garnish Fresh basil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F
- 2
Cut zucchini in half lengthwise
- 3
Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and some flesh, creating a boat shape
- 4
Brush zucchini boats with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
- 5
Place zucchini cut-side up on a baking sheet
- 6
Bake for 10 minutes to soften slightly and release moisture
- 7
Remove from oven and pat dry any excess water
- 8
Spoon marinara sauce into each zucchini boat
- 9
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10
Add turkey pepperoni, diced bell peppers, and mushrooms
- 11
Return to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly
- 12
For extra crispy cheese, broil for last 2 minutes
- 13
Remove from oven and let cool for 3 minutes
- 14
Garnish with fresh basil
- 15
Serve hot as a main dish or side
💡 Tips
- •Don't scoop out too much zucchini or boats will be fragile
- •Save scooped zucchini for soups or stir-fries
- •Customize with your favorite pizza toppings
- •Great for meal prep - reheat individual boats
