Cheesy zucchini boats with classic pizza toppings—quick, healthy, and loaded with flavor for any night.
# Components:
→ Produce
01 - 4 medium zucchinis
→ Sauce
02 - 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
→ Cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Toppings
05 - 12 slices pepperoni or vegetarian pepperoni (optional)
06 - 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
07 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
→ Seasoning
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Preparation steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Trim the ends from each zucchini. Slice them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to gently scoop out the center seeds, leaving a 1/4-inch thick shell to form 'boats'.
03 - Place the prepared zucchini boats on the baking sheet. Brush the inside of each zucchini with olive oil and season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Spoon marinara sauce evenly into each zucchini boat.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce. Arrange your chosen toppings over the cheese, such as pepperoni, bell pepper, black olives, and red onion.
05 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
