Zucchini Pizza Boats Recipe

Make low carb zucchini pizza boats when pizza cravings hit! This healthy, easy zucchini pizza recipe is ready in just 30 minutes.

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These zucchini pizza boats are a delicious way to enjoy pizza flavors with a healthy zucchini “boat” instead of the crust! (You can also make a zucchini pizza crust for a more authentic feel, or zucchini pizza bites for fun appetizers, but the boats are even easier.) Prep the zucchini pizza recipe in just 10 minutes, bake in 20, and this simple meal is ready to eat!

What Is A Pizza Boat?

Pizza boats are a zucchini “boat” – halved zucchini with some of the center removed, topped with pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. It’s pizza in a zucchini boat instead of a crust.

Why You’ll Love This Pizza Boat Recipe

Classic pizza flavor
Saucy and cheesy texture
Just 10 minutes prep
A lighter way to enjoy pizza
All the pizza flavor, with a veggie boost!

Zucchini Pizza Boats Ingredients

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for healthy zucchini pizza boats, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

Zucchini – Look for dark green zucchini that doesn’t have any indents or bruising. You can also use yellow summer squash, like I do for these squash boats.
Olive oil – Use your favorite olive oil for classic Italian flavor, but avocado oil will also work.
Sea salt & black pepper
Marinara sauce – Make sure to use a sugar-free marinara sauce, many versions are made with added sugars.
Mini pepperoni slices – Use the mini pepperoni if you can find it, otherwise large slices will work if you cut them into quarters.
Mozzarella cheese – I use pre-shredded mozzarella cheese for convenience, but you can shred it yourself if you like.

Ingredients to make zucchini pizza boats

How To Make Zucchini Pizza Boats

This section shows how to make baked zucchini pizza boats with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full instructions, see the recipe card below.

Prep. Slice zucchini lengthwise and scoop out some of the center with a melon baller to form a well.
Roast. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper. Roast zucchini until soft.
Dry. When zucchini is done roasting, pat dry with a paper towel to remove moisture.

Assemble. Spread marinara inside each zucchini boat and top with mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni slices.
Bake. Bake and broil until cheese is melted and browned.

Variations

Sauce swap – Try swapping the marinara with alfredo sauce or pesto sauce.
Veggie pizza boats – Top the pizzas with bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions.
Meat lover’s – Add sausage and bacon, in addition to the pepperoni.
Hawaiian – Top with Canadian bacon and pineapple tidbits, similar to my Hawaiian pizza bowls.

Storage Instructions

To store: Store leftover pizza boats in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To meal prep: Prep and bake zucchini boats then assemble and bake when you are ready to serve them.
To reheat: Reheat boats in a 350 degree F oven for best results.
To freeze: Freeze pizza boats for 2-3 months. Keep in mind the zucchini may be a bit mushier after thawing.

What To Serve With Zucchini Pizzas

Serve this baked zucchini pizza recipe with a simple salad:

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Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the zucchini lengthwise. Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out some of the centers of the zucchini to make wells.
Place the zucchini onto the baking sheet, cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
Roast the zucchini in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, until soft.
When the zucchini are done roasting, use paper towels to pat any moisture from the wells.
Spread 2 tablespoons (29.5 milliliters) of marinara inside each zucchini boat. Then top with mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni slices.
Bake for 5 minutes. Then, broil for about 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and browned.

Recipe Notes

Serving size: 2 zucchini boats

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 242

Fat 15.8g

Protein 14.8g

Total Carbs 11.8g

Net Carbs 8.8g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 7.8g

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