PIZZA ZUCCHINI BOATS

PIZZA ZUCCHINI BOATS

(gluten Free)

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Ingredients

• 6 small zucchini (2 1/2 lbs)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup marinara sauce (or just top with cherry tomatoes from the garden if you wish)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
• 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (1.4 oz)
• 1/2 cup pepperoni slices or cooking ground turkey or beef
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 TBSP. italian seasoning

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Use a baking sheet (can be lined if you want an easier cleanup)
• Cut each zucchini into halves through the length.Pat insides dry with paper towels (cut portion). Align on prepared baking sheet. In a bowl, stir together olive oil and garlic then brush lightly over tops of zucchini. Sprinkle with seasoning and salt and pepper to taste then brush a slightly heaping 1 Tbsp marinara sauce over each zucchini, leaving a small rim near edges bare. Sprinkle tops evenly with mozzarella cheese then with parmesan cheese. Top with meat of choice. Bake in preheated oven 12 - 18 minutes (bake time will vary depending on how thick your zucchini are and how tender you want them).
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Serve warm.

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Great way to use your zucchini!