Margarita Pizza Zucchini Boats Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat liner.
• Cut each zucchini into halves through the length; pat insides dry with paper towel.
• Align the sliced zucchinis on the prepared baking sheet.
• In a bowl, stir olive oil and garlic; brush lightly over the tops of the zucchini.
• sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
• Brush or spoon on a heaping 1 tbsp of marinara sauce over each zucchini; leave a small rim near the edges uncoated.
• Sprinkle tops evenly with mozzarella cheese then some parmesan cheese.
• top with pepperoni slices, placing them more on the center as the cheese will melt and spread.
• Bake in preheated oven 12-18 minutes; bake time will vary depending on thickness of the zucchini and how crisp or tender you prefer.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh oregano.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Wash zucchini well, then slice lengthwise.
• Scoop out the zucchini flesh from each half using a spoon, leaving the halves about a centimeter thick. Save the scooped zucchini in a bow.
• Place the hollowed zucchini pieces on a baking sheet.
• Chop or mash the saved zucchini, then mix in the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
• Refill the zucchini halves with the mixture, then top with mozzarella cheese and black olives.*.
• Place the tray in the oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.**.
• *Since these are supposed to mimic pizza, you could use other toppings (pepperoni, sausage, etc.).
• **The longer the zucchini is in the oven, the softer it gets, so if you want firmer zucchini, feel free to take them out of the oven sooner.