Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Pizza Boats
I love that these vegetarian stuffed zucchini pizza boats are a healthier alternative to traditional pizza, easy to make, and packed with flavor. I simply use fresh zucchini, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and seasoned veggies. Ready in under 30 minutes and kid-friendly, this low-carb dinner is one my whole family enjoys.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 241kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 button mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup shredded baby spinach
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 large zucchini
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- sliced olives
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- Heat oil and sauté the onion, garlic, mushrooms, spinach until softened. Add the Italian herbs and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool while preparing the zucchini.
- Slice zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon, remove the seeds.
- Place the zucchinis on the prepared baking tray, flesh side up.
- Spread 2 tbsp of marinara sauce over the center of each zucchini boat. Layer each boat with the cooked mushroom mix, sliced olives and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until zucchini is cooked through and tender.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to scoop out all of the zucchini seeds. The seedy center is full of water, and if I leave any behind, it releases moisture in the oven and makes the pizza boats soggy.
- Crispy Cheese Topping: For a crispy cheese topping, I like to throw the zucchini pizza bites under the broiler for a few minutes before serving.
- Kid-Friendly Serving: When serving to kids, I pre-slice the vegetarian zucchini pizza boats to make them easier for little mouths to bite into.
- Baking Time Tip: I adjust the baking time depending on the size and thickness of my zucchini shells and how much I scooped out of the middle. For thicker or bigger zucchini, I bake a little longer. I aim for zucchini that is tender but not mushy, still keeping a slight bite.
Nutrition
Serving: 2pizza boats | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 1246mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g