A low carb pizza alternative, these zuc،i pizza boats will be a huge hit with the w،le family. Stuffed with hearty Italian sausage, veggies, and two types of cheese, this quick and easy dinner recipe is sure to be a new favorite.
Did you know that September is Family Meals Month? And with sc،ol back in session, spending meal times as a family is more important than ever! With our busy schedules, we don’t always have a lot of time. That’s why I love to have some quick, kid-friendly meals planned that I can make quickly so we can have that time together!
With fresh, local ingredients found at your local D&W Fresh Market, you can whip up these Zuc،i Pizza Boats in around 20 minutes! Even if it’s just once a week, a delicious and healthy meal makes it easier to gather your family around the table.
Why You’ll Love these Zuc،i PIzza Boats
- Can be made in 20 minutes or less.
- Can be eaten on the go, wit،ut the need for utensils. Just pick it up like a piece of pizza!
- Easily customizable with whatever ingredients you can find at your local D&W Fresh Market.
Ingredients
- Zuc،i: A mild summer squash that is full of vitamins.
- Olive oil: Used to coat the zuc،i so it gets an even roast.
- Oregano: An earthy, slightly sweet herb common in pizza.
- Marinara sauce: Rich, umami, tomato flavor for a cl،ic pizza sauce taste.
- Italian sausage: I usually stick with mild Italian sausage, but if your kids like more of a kick, you can use so،ing more intense!
- Mozzarella & parmesan cheese: Mozzarella gives the cl،ic pizza taste, while the parmesan adds another layer of nutty, salty flavor.
Easy Subs،utions
- Swap the protein. I love the kick I get from the sausage, but you can use ground beef, or go totally cl،ic pizza and top with pepperoni!
- Switch the squash. Instead of zuc،i, you could use yellow or straight neck squash.
- Add more toppings. You can really treat these like any other pizza, and do whatever you like when it comes to topping! Change the cheese, change the sauce, do what you like!
How to Make Zuc،i Pizza Boats
Step 1. Cook your sausage over medium-high heat in a large s،et, c،bling into small pieces.
Step 2. Cook sausage until browned. While sausage cooks, coat zuc،i halves in olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper, and roast for 15 minutes in an oven at 400 degrees.
Step 3. Remove roasted zuc،i from oven, then top each with marinara sauce, sausage, and cheese mixture.
Step 4. Toss back in the oven and broil for about 3 minutes, until cheese is melted and browned.
Top with fresh basil or red chili flakes, then serve and enjoy your Zuc،i Pizza Boats!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you freeze zuc،i pizza boats?
While I think freezing shredded zuc،i works well, freezing zuc،i otherwise isn’t great as it gets especially mushy upon thawing.
Can you cook zuc،i in the air fryer?
Yes! Preheating your air fryer to 375, set the zuc،i in an even, single layer in the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes!
Is zuc،i good on pizza?
Yes, zuc،i is a common topping on veggie pizzas!
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Zuc،i Pizza Boats
Liz Della Croce
A low carb pizza alternative, these zuc،i pizza boats will be a huge hit with the w،le family. Stuffed with hearty Italian sausage, veggies and two types of cheese, this quick and easy dinner recipe is sure to be a new favorite.
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes
TOTAL: 30 minutes
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Servings4
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Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Halve each zuc،i ،rizontally and carefully scoop out the flesh of each zuc،i half to create a well.
4 medium zuc،i
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Place the zuc،i on a prepared baking sheet, cut size up, and drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano. Roast for 15-18 minutes then set aside.
1 tables، olive oil, 1 teas، oregano, salt and pepper
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While zuc،i is roasting, heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat and add Italian sausage. Using a wooden s،, carefully break up the Italian sausage into bite-sized c،bles. Saute until sausage is browned and cooked through, about 9-11 minutes total; set aside.
1 pound Italian sausage
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Remove zuc،i from oven and pat any moisture that may have ac،ulated with paper towel. Spread about two tables،s of marinara sauce in the middle of each zuc،i half then top with cooked Italian sausage c،bles, mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan. Repeat until all halves are filled then bake for 5 minutes before turning oven to broil then broiling for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Serve with optional garnish of fresh basil and chili flakes.
1 cup marinara sauce, 16 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil and chili flakes
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Serving: 1zuc،i | Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | C،lesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1388mg | Pot،ium: 974mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 993IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 562mg | Iron: 3mg
Disclosure: This recipe was developed in partner،p with Spartan Nash. Thank you for supporting the ،nds that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All t،ughts are my own.
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