Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats
These Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats are a delicious, low-carb dinner idea perfect for satisfying those pizza cravings!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 small can Pizza Sauce
- 1/2 8oz package button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 green pepper, diced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped basil (optional topping)
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional topping)
Homemade quick turkey sausage (alternative option: use storebought turkey/pork sausage, remove casings and break up with spoon)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb ground turkey
- 2 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or 1/2 tsp oregano & 1/2 tsp basil)
Instructions
- Preheat olive oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add turkey and seasonings, crushing up with a crushing spoon and mixing well. Cook for 5-6 minutes until turkey is browned and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh. On a baking sheet or in a 9x13 casserole dish, spread each zucchini boat with pizza sauce, then top with sausage, mushrooms, red onion, green pepper and cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh basil and chili flakes. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1580mg | Potassium: 1376mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1576IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 3mg