Pizza night looks a little tastier (and healthier!) with this zucchini-forward twist. If you’re craving a slice of za without opting for a doughy crust, this easy, vegetable-loaded version will do the trick!
Ingredients
6
Small zucchinis (8-9 inches long)
1 1/4
Cups of pizza sauce
1 1/2
Cups of shredded mozzarella
1/3
Cup mini pepperoni slices
1/3
Cup green pepper, chopped into small pieces
1/3
Cup of mushrooms, chopped into small pieces
1/3
Cup of red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
Optional Garnishes: Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, grated parmesan, etc.
Each Serving Includes:
1
Small zucchini (8-9 inches long)
3
Tablespoons of pizza sauce
1/4
Cup of shredded mozzarella
12
Cup mini pepperoni slices
1
Tablespoon of green pepper, chopped into small pieces
1
Tablespoon of mushrooms, chopped into small pieces
1
Tablespoon of red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
Optional Garnishes: Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, grated parmesan, etc.
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Prepare the zucchinis by slicing them in half, lengthwise, and hollowing out the seeds with a small spoon or tool to build a “boat” to hold the toppings. Don’t scoop out too much or the boats will sink, LOL. Arrange the zucchinis on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet or in a large casserole dish.
- Spoon pizza sauce into each boat, filling about ¾ full. The amount of sauce is going to vary a little, depending on the size of your zucchinis.
- Top each zucchini with cheese and your desired toppings (we used mini pepperoni, green pepper, red pepper and mushrooms).
- Bake for 12 minutes, then broil for 3-5 minutes at the end.
- Top with whatever you like to sprinkle on top of your pizza.
- Choose zucchinis that are about the same size. We used smaller zucchinis. If yours are larger, you will want to adjust the cook time, toppings and serving sizes accordingly.
- Customize this recipe with your favorite pizza toppings.
- To ensure everything cooks evenly, the chopped vegetables should be cut into quite small pieces.
