Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats are stuffed with ground beef, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni and are great served as appetizers, a side dish or the main course.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 medium to large zucchinis, cut into quarters
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 32 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Start by cutting off the ends of the zucchini and then slice lengthwise in half. And then cut in half so you get 4 zucchini boats from each zucchini.
- Use a small spoon to gently scoop out the center of each zucchini creating a well for the toppings.
- Lightly brush the zucchini with olive oil and season with garlic powder and black pepper. Place the zucchini boats in the oven and cook for 10 minutes.
- While the zucchini is in the oven get your other ingredients ready.
- In a skillet add the ground beef and cook over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Add in the chopped onion as soon as the meat begins to brown. Once done drain any fat and add in the marinara sauce and reduce heat to low. Let simmer until zucchini is done.
- When the zucchini is done remove from the oven and fill the center of each one with ground beef and marinara sauce. Top with shredded cheese and pepperoni.
- Place the zucchini back in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
- Serve while warm and enjoy!