Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats [Video]

Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats are healthy, low carb, and a nutritious dish. The boats are stuffed with tomato sauce, cheese, sausage, and pepperoni, making them the ultimate comfort food. They are delicious, and perfect to get some veggies into your diet!

We love utilizing zucchini in our dishes. Not only they are healthy and tasty, but they are also super easy to make. You can also check our Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups and Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats.

Easy Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats are super easy to make, and they taste like a real pizza. The difference is that you are getting a perfect grain-free alternative to one of the best foods on the planet! The boats are great as appetizers, side dishes, main meals, or even as a snack.

Kids and adults love them. Also, you can make them using your favorite ingredients, and experiment with the flavors. For example, you can use ground beef or ground chicken, instead of the sausage.

These boats are also ideal for a vegetarian diet. Simply, substitute the meat with tofu or beans, and use vegetarian rennet cheeses. The best part of this meal is that it doesn’t take too long to prepare or to bake. On top of that, it is a perfect alternative to the traditional grain-based pizza.

Are pizza stuffed zucchini boats healthy?

They are considered a healthy alternative dish. Because the zucchini is a nutritious veggie, it has many benefits to consume it. For example, it was discovered that it can lower blood sugar levels, boost energy and contribute to weight loss.

So we highly recommend incorporating it into your daily diet. For ultimate results, you should always consider mixing them with other healthy ingredients.

CAN I USE SQUASH INSTEAD OF ZUCCHINI?

Yes, you can. Yellow squash is a great alternative to many zucchini dishes including this one. However, you should note, that the taste of squash is different than the zucchini, so the dish won’t taste exactly the same.

Also, the preparation of squash time is greater. This is because the squash is larger and taking much more time to cook.

What do I need to make this dish?

Medium zucchini
Olive oil
Ground sausage
Onion
Garlic minced
Red bell pepper
Pepperoni slices
Zucchini flesh
Tomato paste
Pizza sauce
Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
Mozzarella cheese

HOW DO YOU SOFTEN A ZUCCHINI BOAT?

There are two ways in which you could soften the zucchini boat. The first one is to cook them in the oven:

First, heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
Rinse the zucchini, and pat dry with a paper towel.
Cut the zucchini in halves, and place skin down on the cooking sheet.
Drizzle with some olive oil.
Bake for about 15 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.

The second option is to microwave the zucchini:

Rinse the zucchini, and pat dry with a paper towel.
Cut them in halves, and place skin down on a microwave-safe dish.
Cover the dish with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a lid.
Cook them on high for four to 5-6 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the microwave, and place the steamed zucchini on a plate.

DO YOU EAT THE SKIN Of ZUCCHINI BOATS?

Yes, you can eat the skin, and it’s quite delicious! In addition, this is the healthiest and most nutritious part of the meal and something that you should not throw away. Therefore, by all means, please enjoy them with the skin on.

CAN I MAKE A VEGETARIAN OPTION?

For a vegetarian option, simply replace the meat or pepperoni with veggies. There are many alternatives that you can use for stuffing, such as tofu and beans, which are a great example of alternatives.

CAN I FREEZE Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats?

The zucchini boats freeze well for up to 3 months in the freezer. The only tip for freezing them is that they should be frozen in an airtight container or a zip bag. You don’t want the taste of frost in them.
Reheating them in the oven is recommended for a better taste.