Pizza Stuffed Squash Boats | Low Carb, Keto

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.

Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients

• 3 medium zucchini or summer squash
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• salt & pepper
• 1 cup pizza sauce (I like Cucina Antica)
• 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
• 1 cup pizza toppings of choice:  pepperoni slices, black olives, bell pepper, red onion, minced garlic, etc!

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. 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.
3. Scoop a spoonful of pizza sauce into each squash, then top with cheese and your pizza toppings.
4. Transfer to the oven and bake for 13 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and squash is cooked.  Enjoy!

*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.

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