Ingredients
- 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Using a spoon, hollow out the center of each zucchini half, creating a “boat” shape. Save the scooped-out zucchini for another use.
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Place the zucchini boats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Spread pizza sauce evenly inside each zucchini boat.
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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce.
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Top each boat with cherry tomatoes, black olives, green bell pepper, red onion, and fresh basil.
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Sprinkle dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) over the top.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Drizzle a bit of olive oil over each zucchini boat.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Serve the Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats hot, and enjoy a healthier take on pizza night!
