Zucchini Pizza Boats come together in just 30-minutes. Fully loaded with sausage, mushrooms, peppers and olives, it’s a lower-carb, lower-calorie way to enjoy pizza and sneak some extra veggies into your diet.

If you’re one of those lucky people who has loads of zucchini growing in their garden right now, this recipe is definitely for you. I on the other hand am one of those unlucky (green thumb impaired) people who has one zucchini growing on the ginormous plant that’s taking up about half of my raised garden bed…

But, there also seems to be no shortage of people giving away zucchinis this time of year too… I like being the recipient of those.

Especially because I can make these yummy pizza boats with them!

I like my zucchini pizza boats like I like my pizza. Fully loaded, with all the toppings. Sometimes also known as a “supreme” pizza.

Overhead shot of zucchini pizza boats on baking sheet.

How do you make zucchini pizza boats?

Pile on the toppings! I like mine with all the good stuff, so I load them up with:

Sausage (you can also use turkey sausage)
Mushrooms
Green Peppers
Black Olives
Red Onions

But you can also make these your favorite toppings.

What are some other zucchini pizza boat topping ideas?

Hawaiian – Ham, pineapple, red onions
Caprese – Fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of reduced balsamic vinegar
Taco Zucchini Boats – Taco meat, cheddar cheese, black olives, salsa, sour cream (maybe even some crumbled tortilla chips on top for extra crunch)

How many calories are in zucchini pizza boats?

They have about 429 calories for two zucchini halves. You can cut calories even further by using turkey sausage, or leaving out the sausage entirely. You can also use reduced fat mozzarella cheese or even omit the cheese entirely for a low-fat option.

Overhead shot of zucchini pizza boats with supreme toppings.

Are zucchini pizza boats keto friendly?

Yes! These are perfect to enjoy if you’re following a ketogenic diet. They are low carb and filled with protein from the sausage and mozzarella cheese. Zucchini are a keto friendly vegetable because they are grown above ground.

Can you make them ahead of time?

You can definitely make these ahead of time and then reheat them in the microwave or in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. If reheating them in the oven, place them in a pan and wrap them tightly with foil. Because they reheat so well, I love to make extras for meal prep. They’re perfect for quick workday lunches.

How would you top your pizza boats? I’d love to hear your favorite flavor combination in the comments below.

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Wine Pairings for Fully Loaded Pizza

These pizza toppings of sausage, peppers and olives will pair best with a Syrah, a wine that echoes those flavors with its bold spiciness and notes of green pepper and olive.

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Zucchini Pizza Boats Recipe

Name: Zucchini Pizza Boats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini; 1 Tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper (to taste); 8 ounces italian link sausage (casing removed); 14 ounce jar pizza sauce; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ((6 ounces)); 1 cup sliced button mushrooms; ½ green pepper (diced); ¼ cup diced red onion; 2 Tablespoons sliced olives; 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional); 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)