This healthy zucchini pizza boat recipe is made with fresh ingredients and is so easy to make that you will be able to whip it up in no time - plus they are very affordable, making them the perfect option for those on a budget.
Pre heat the oven to 360 F (180 C) and grease two medium casserole dishes.
Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise, then gently scrape out all the seeds - hollowing out a 'boat.'
Mix the olive oil and pressed garlic together, then brush this into the bottom of each boat and generously salt and pepper.
Use a spoon to spread about 1 tablespoon of the pesto in the bottom, then follow with a few tablespoons of pizza sauce.
Place about 4 - 5 pepperoni slices on top, then sprinkle with the mozzarella and nestle some cherry tomato halves in the cheese.
Sprinkle on the parmesan and bake in the top and bottom thirds of the oven for about 20 - 25 minutes, rotating the dishes halfway through baking, until the cheese is browned and the zucchini has softened.
Garnish with some fresh basil and serve.
Recipe Notes
Straight fresh zucchini.Buy straight zucchinis to lay flat in the baking dish when cut in half instead of falling to the side.Be careful with the pesto.Be careful not to overdo the pesto, or it will overtake the flavors of the pizza sauce and other toppings.Watch the pizza boats.Watch the pizzas closely in the last few minutes of baking so that the cheese doesn't burn.