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    Home » Healthy and Fit Recipes » Low Carb and Keto Recipes

    Published: Aug 2, 2015 · Modified: May 17, 2024 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

    Low Carb Zucchini Pizza Boats

    Whether you grow your own zucchini or buy them at the market, now is the best time to make these delicious, Low Carb Zucchini Pizza Boats while zucchini is at its peak.

     
    Zucchini Pizza Boats
    Zucchini Pizza Boats

    I made these Zucchini Pizza Boats with the first zucchini harvest out of our garden. We usually don't get our zucchinis picked until they're as big as baseball bats. It's not that we wait for that to happen, it's just that we're always late in getting them picked, and zucchinis grow so fast it seems as if they can grow 8-10 inches in a day, but maybe I exaggerate!

    For the purpose of this recipe, I suggest you use three medium-sized zucchini. Of course, you can use the larger baseball bat-sized ones but then you'll be making more of a zucchini pizza ark! Ha Ha! Whatever floats your pizza boat, right?

    ZUCCHINI PIZZA BOATS     {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
    Makes:   6 boats          Prep Time: 15 minutes     Bake Time: 20 minutes

    1 pound of ground beef
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1¼ teaspoon dried basil, divided
    1¼ teaspoon dried oregano, divided
    ½ teaspoon fennel seed
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1¼ teaspoon salt, divided
    ¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided
    1 can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes
    3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
    1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
    2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

    -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

    -In a large skillet over medium/high heat, brown the ground beef and onion together. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, the fennel seed, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and the can of diced tomatoes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

    -Drizzle the cut and seeded zucchini with olive oil. *Note - Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and use a teaspoon to scrape the seeds from the zucchini. Discard the seeds and place the zucchini boats on a baking sheet (I like to cover my baking sheet with foil to aid in the clean-up). 

    -Sprinkle each zucchini half with the remaining salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Use a spoon to fill each zucchini boat with the divided ground beef mixture. Top each filled boat with the Parmesan cheese.

    -Bake the zucchini boats in a preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and top the boats with the mozzarella cheese. Return the baking sheet to the oven to continue baking until the cheese has melted and becomes golden brown. Serve immediately.

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    If you're trying to eat low-carb (like we are here), these Zucchini Pizza Boats will curb your craving for pizza without all that pesky crust. Don't get me wrong, I adore the crust, but there are times when substituting zucchini is the way to go, and I promise you won't feel deprived!

    Zucchini Pizza Boats

    I've got a few other delicious zucchini recipes for this time of year. First up is this one for SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI PANCAKES:

    Spaghetti Squash and Zucchini Pancakes

     Or how about this one for ZUCCHINI AND SWEET POTATO FRITTERS:

    Zucchini and Sweet Potato Fritters

    And to end on a little something sweet, how about these CHOCOLATE AND PEANUT BUTTER ZUCCHINI MUFFINS:

    Chocolate and Peanut Butter Zucchini Muffins
     

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    1. Souffle Bombay says

      August 07, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      Maybe this recipe will make me enjoy zucchini. I'll give it a whirl!

      Reply
    2. Anita says

      August 05, 2015 at 4:37 am

      Can't believe it is low carb. What a great appetizer!

      Reply
    3. Lora CakeDuchess says

      August 04, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      I need help with my zucchini... I've been getting lovely flowers, but nothing great yet with the zucchini.What a wonderful way to enjoy summer's sweet zucchini!

      Reply
    4. Paula-bell'alimento says

      August 04, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      Stuffed zucchini is the bomb diggity, especially when it's stuffed to taste like pizza.

      Reply
    5. Susan says

      August 04, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      I haven't made stuffed zucchini in a long time! This has me craving it and I might have to make it happen soon!

      Reply
    6. Angie Barrett says

      August 04, 2015 at 2:07 pm

      I made Zucchini stuffed boats one time but they were no where as amazing as zucchini pizza boats! I'd love these in the "pizza boat" size but my husband would want them in the "pizza ark" size bahahaha

      Reply
    7. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      August 04, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      Ahhh....I finally made it through to this recipe Renee! It was totally worth the wait - these look amazing! (Who needs the crust with a filling so delicious!)

      Reply
    8. Kirsten from http://ComfortablyDomestic.com says

      August 04, 2015 at 3:12 am

      I swear that one year we went away for the weekend and came back to zucchini the size of my thigh. It's grows like crazy! With all that meat and cheese, I might just be able to sneak the zucchini by my boys without complaint. I'm going to give it a shot!

      Reply
    9. lauren kelly says

      August 03, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      I love zucchini boats and I adore that you made these pizza flavored! YUM!

      Reply
    10. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

      August 03, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      I love your zucchini idea! I need lighter recipes to make this summer!

      Reply
    11. Tasha @thatssoyummy says

      August 03, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      These pizza boats look so good

      Reply
    12. brenda@sugarfreemom says

      August 03, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      Anything with the name pizza in it and my family will try it, even zucchini!

      Reply
    13. Back for Seconds says

      August 03, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      A zucchini ark, lol!! These look really yummy!

      Reply
    14. Katrina says

      August 02, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      I need to make this for Kevin. He's trying to lose a few pounds and going almost no carb. The no pizza thing is killing him. 😉 Besides that, I want some.

      Reply

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