Cheesy Zucchini Pizza Canoes
These Cheesy Zucchini Pizza Canoes are a low-carb, family-friendly twist on traditional pizza, packed with melty cheese, pepperoni, and marinara goodness!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Zucchini Pizza Canoes Ingredients
- 6 medium zucchini about 2 1/2 lbs
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup pizza sauce store-bought or homemade
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese finely shredded
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a canoe shape.
- Brush the zucchini with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Roast in the oven for 10 minutes to soften.
- Spread pizza sauce in each zucchini boat, then top with parmesan, mozzarella, and mini pepperoni slices.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.
Notes
You can swap the mini pepperoni for your favorite veggies to make these even more colorful and healthy!