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Pepperoni Pizza Zucchini Boats

Pepperoni Pizza Zucchini Boats

Change up your weekly pizza night with this 30-minute recipe! These easy Pepperoni Pizza Zucchini Boats are a great week night dinner idea!
Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Heather H. of Kitchen Concoctions: https://www.kitchen-concoctions.com

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini
  • ½ tablespoon oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup mini pepperoni
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  • For serving:
  • 2 cups prepared Uncle Ben’s® Garlic & Butter rice
  • ¼ cup parmesan, optional
  • Fresh basil or parsley, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler to high. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the center flesh of the zucchini, leaving the outer skin approximately 1/4-inch thick.
  3. Place hollowed out zucchini into boiling water and boil for 5-8 minutes or until tender but not falling apart. Remove zucchini from water and transfer to a paper towel lined plate and pat dry.
  4. Transfer boiled zucchini to prepared baking sheet and set aside.
  5. Drain water from pot and return pot to burner. Add oil and heat to medium high. place zucchini cut size up on prepared baking sheet. Add onion and cook until translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and chopped zucchini and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add marinara sauce and cook until heated through, about for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Using a spoon, fill each zucchini boat with approximately 2-3 tablespoons marinara mixture. Top marinara with grated mozzarella cheese and top mozzarella with desired amount of mini pepperoni.
  7. Broil zucchini boats for 2-3 minutes or until cheese melted.
  8. Serve with prepared Uncle Ben’s® Garlic & Butter rice and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and chopped parsley or basil, if desired.