Pizza is always a favorite around here, and zucchini and squash have been in abundance from my parents’ garden they planted this year. The natural option? Make “pizza stuffed” squash boats!
Similar to my Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats, these fresh summer squash get loaded up with all of the good stuff!

Why this Recipe Works

We love a combination style pizza with veggies, pepperoni, garlic, and sometimes some ground sausage too. But you can totally mix it up with this recipe, just add whatever you would usually order on a pizza!

Some flavor ideas:

Caprese
Hawaiian
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Pepperoni & Cheese

How to Make Pizza Stuffed Squash Boats

As I mentioned, there are so many options for these types of stuffed boats. But for this particular recipe, you will need:

Zucchini or Summer Squash
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
Pizza Sauce
Shredded Cheese
Toppings, including pepperoni slices, black olives, bell pepper, red onion, and minced garlic

Cut your zucchini or squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt & pepper. Add a scoop of pizza sauce to each “boat” and top with your toppings. Bake until the cheese is completely melted!

Notes and Tips

For pizza sauce, we love the Cucina Antica brand for a great sugar-free option.
Applegate makes great clean-ingredient pepperoni that we are able to find at a ton of different stores.
One of my favorite parts about these is how well they reheat! I made a batch at the beginning of the week and stored them in the fridge, and loved these heated up for lunches. I used the microwave, but the oven would be great too! Just heat to 375ºF and cook until warmed through.

And if you are looking for other healthy pizza options, try my Eggplant Pizza Bites or even my Cauliflower Pizza crust recipe.

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