Zucchini Pizza Boats

By Snejana Andreeva

on Sep 15, 2022, Updated Apr 29, 2024

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If you’re looking for a creative way to enjoy all the flavors of 🍕 pizza without all the carbs, these Zucchini Pizza Boats are just the ticket. They evoke all those pizza flavors we crave but are veggie-packed and low-carb. They’re the perfect low-carb idea when the pizza craving strikes. These only take a few ⏲️ minutes to prep and you can cook them in the air fryer if you don’t feel like turning on the oven. If you make these, let me know how you customized them in the comments!

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Why You’ll Love Zucchini Pizza Boats

These Zucchini Pizza Boats are the perfect low-carb lunch, appetizer or snack. The zucchini holds up really well and has a bit of a bite to it, not too soft at all. The cheese gets oh-so-gooey and I like to put the 🔥 broiler on for the last minute for that beautiful golden color. Get creative and use whatever pizza toppings you love and have kicking around in the fridge: 🫒 olives, feta, ham, and more veggies. Load ’em up!

How to Prepare Zucchini Pizza Boats

🔥 Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).

🔪 Using a knife, cut the zucchini in half lengthwise.

🥄 Now, with a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out the flesh from each half of the zucchini.

🧀 Now that you have two boats, you can then fill them with pizza sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni.

⏲️ Finally, bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 15-20 minutes and enjoy.

Nonna’s Tip 🚣

Just like pizza, use whatever toppings you love: olives, bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms or pineapple would be delish!

Zucchini Pizza Boats
Zucchini Pizza Boats

Variations and Substitutions for Zucchini Pizza Boats

  1. I used mozzarella cheese here, but you could use whatever 🧀 cheese you like.
  2. Instead of pepperoni, you can use turkey pepperoni or ham.
  3. Make this 🌿 vegetarian and use a plant-based pepperoni instead.
  4. You can make these Zucchini Pizza Boats dairy-free with your favorite non-dairy cheese.
  5. Just like pizza, use whatever toppings you like: olives, 🫑 bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms or pineapple would be delish!

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Common Questions

can these be made vegetarian?

Yes, definitely use your favorite plant-based “pepperoni” to make these vegetarian-friendly.

can these Zucchini Pizza Boats be made dairy-free?

Yes, you can certainly make these dairy-free with your favorite non-dairy cheese.

Can I make these Zucchini Pizza Boats ahead?

You can absolutely make these ahead and reheat them, but, in my opinion, they’re best served out of the oven when the cheese is nice and melted.

can these be made in the air fryer?

Yes, you can make these Zucchini Pizza Boats in the air fryer. In my air fryer, I cook these at 400F (200C) until golden and melted but check on them every few minutes as every appliance is different.

can I freeze these Zucchini Pizza Boats?

I don’t think that freezing will work because zucchini hold a lot of water, but please let me know in the comments if you try.

could I make these pizzas with another vegetable?

I think that these Pizza Boats would work with Japanese eggplant as well.

WHat can I do with the zucchini pulp?

Since zucchini are so mild in flavor, you can add the pulp to a smoothie, into a pasta sauce or soup or even toss in boiling water with potatoes for mashed potatoes.

4 stars from 1 review

Zucchini Pizza Boats

Two Zucchini Pizza Boats rest on a white plate, hollowed and filled with melted cheese, tomato sauce, and pepperoni slices, then garnished with fresh chopped chives.
These easy cheesy zucchini pizza boats are perfect for a low carb lunch or a delicious quick snack. They only take a few minutes to prep and are ready in no time at all.
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Makes: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini , cut lengthwise
  • 4 tablespoons pizza sauce, I love Rao’s
  • ½ cup grated mozzarella, any cheese you like works
  • 8 pepperoni slices, you can use turkey pepperoni or ham as well

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F (200C)
  • Wash and cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. With a small spoon or melon baller, scoop the inside.
  • Now that you have two boats, you can fill them with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
  • I don’t add more salt as everything is salty enough for me.
  • Bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 15-20 minutes depending on the oven and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Pizza Boats
Amount per Serving
Calories
296
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
60
mg
20
%
Sodium
 
904
mg
39
%
Potassium
 
776
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
1030
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
39
mg
47
%
Calcium
 
326
mg
33
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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2 Comments

  1. 4 stars
    Great recipe! I mixed the sauce with some farmers cheese and layered that first before the pepperoni. Will definitely make it again.

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