Easy, cheesy and perfectly saucy these Zucchini Pizza Boats pack everything you love about pizza into tender zucchini halves. They’re baked until golden and melty for a low carb dinner that’s just plain fun to eat.
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- ❤️ Why You'll Love This Pizza Zucchini Boats Recipe
- 🛒 Ingredients for Pizza Zucchini Boats
- 🔪 How to Make Zucchini Pizza Boats
- 💡 Tips
- ☑️ Storage Instructions
- 🍴 What to Serve with Pizza Zucchini Boats
- 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
- Why are My Zucchini Boats Watery After Baking?
- Can I Prep These Ahead of Time?
- How Do I Know Zucchini is Fully Cooked?
- Can I Make Them In The Air Fryer Instead?
- 🍽️ More Healthy Pizza Recipes
❤️ Why You'll Love This Pizza Zucchini Boats Recipe
- Fresh zucchini replaces pizza crust
- Filled with pizza sauce, sausage and pepperoni
- Baked until golden and delicious
- Healthy spin on classic pizza
- Gluten-free and low carb
These delicious Zucchini Pizza Boats are quick, cheesy, and the perfect solution to all your pizza cravings. The zucchini bakes up soft but sturdy enough to hold all the sauce, sausage, and gooey mozzarella without falling apart. It's pizza night without the dough!
They are so easy to customize too. Just swap the sausage for ground beef, turkey or even leftover chicken in the fridge. You don’t need a lot of ingredients or prep time, and they always turn out satisfying. Whether it’s lunch, dinner, or a simple weekend meal, these pizza boats always hit the spot.
After making your tasty pizzas, if you have leftover zucchini, but them to good use with my Parmesan Zucchini Fries or this easy Grilled Zucchini.
🛒 Ingredients for Pizza Zucchini Boats
- Zucchini
- Italian sausage
- Mozzarella cheese
- Pizza sauce
- Pepperoni
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
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🔪 How to Make Zucchini Pizza Boats
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Take each zucchini, wash, dry and slice in half lengthwise to give you 6 halves.
Scoop out of the centers of each half, creating a well to fill.
Spoon in 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce and spread evenly in each half.
Add 1 tablespoon of the cooked Italian sausage, spreading evenly.
Add some mozzarella cheese over the sausage. Top with the mini pepperoni.
Place in a 9 x 13 casserole baking dish that’s been sprayed with olive oil.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden.
💡 Tips
- Choose zucchini that are medium in length, and slightly firm with smooth skin.
- Don’t over-scoop. Leave some flesh around the edges so the boats don’t collapse.
- Avoid overfilling. Too much sauce or cheese can cause overflow and soggy bottoms.
- Place the boats close together while baking to help them hold their shape.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes before digging in so the cheese has time to settle.
☑️ Storage Instructions
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When ready to enjoy, reheat them in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Freezer: Zucchini can get mushy once frozen so I do not recommend it. But you can prep the sausage and sauce ahead and freeze to save time.
🍴 What to Serve with Pizza Zucchini Boats
One of the things I love most about this recipe is, with the zucchini and the sausage and pepperoni, these boats are a complete meal in one. You can serve them with some Breadsticks and a Caesar Salad with this Homemade Dressing for extra veggies, and you're all set.
🔄 Substitutions and Additions
- Extra veggies: Add chopped mushrooms or bell peppers to the filling for more veggie action.
- All veggie: Go full veggie by skipping meat and loading up on olives, artichokes, and onions.
- Protein: Use turkey sausage or ground chicken for a different twist.
- Spice: For a little heat add crushed red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños.
- Cheese: Swap the mozzarella for shredded provolone or a pizza cheese blend.
- Pesto: Top with a Pesto for added color and flavor.
- Pizza party: Make it fun for the kids by letting everyone build their own boats with their favorite toppings.
Why are My Zucchini Boats Watery After Baking?
Zucchini has a lot of moisture. Try scooping a bit more of the center or salting and patting them dry before baking.
Can I Prep These Ahead of Time?
Yes! Assemble the boats, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours before baking.
How Do I Know Zucchini is Fully Cooked?
It should be fork-tender but not mushy. The edges may look slightly wrinkled and the cheese should be melted and golden.
Can I Make Them In The Air Fryer Instead?
Yes, as long as they fit in your basket. Air fry at 375°F for about 10-12 minutes, checking for doneness.
🍽️ More Healthy Pizza Recipes
- Pizza Dip
- Pizza Stuffed Peppers
- Portobello Mini Pizza
- Cauliflower Pizza Crust
- Pizza with Fathead Dough
Zucchini Pizza Boats
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 tablespoons Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 6 tablespoons pizza sauce
- ⅓ cup mini pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Take each zucchini, wash, dry and slice in half lengthwise to give you 6 halves. Scoop out of the centers of each half, creating a well to fill.
- Spoon in 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce and spread evenly in each half. Add 1 tablespoon of the cooked Italian sausage, spreading evenly.
- Add some mozzarella cheese over the sausage. Top with the mini pepperoni.
- Place in a 9 x 13 casserole baking dish that’s been sprayed with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden.
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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