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Pizza Stuffed Squash Boats

Servings: 6 boats
Calories: 167kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini or summer squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
  • 1 cup pizza toppings of choice pepperoni slices, black olives, bell pepper, red onion, minced garlic, etc!

toppings

Instructions

  • Cut each zucchini or squash in half lengthwise and scoop a bit of the insides out to make room for your toppings.  Arrange on t
  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • Cut each zucchini or squash in half lengthwise and scoop a bit of the insides out to make room for your toppings.  Arrange on the baking sheet, then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt & pepper.
  • Scoop a spoonful of pizza sauce into each squash, then top with cheese and your pizza toppings.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 13 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and squash is cooked.

Notes

  • 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.
  • These boats also re-heat really well.  Set the oven at 375ºF and cook until warmed through.
 
*Nutrition facts calculated with sauce & cheese but no additional toppings

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg