Zucchini pizza boat
About:
Stuffed zucchini pizzas are incredibly addictive, healthy, nutritious pizza. Here I added just the flesh of zucchini and cherry tomatoes and topped with very less low fat mozzarella cheese and herbs. Usually Stuffed zucchini are filled with vegetables and bread crumbs.
Zucchini has a tender texture with a slightly sweet flavour and, at just 21 calories per cup, it makes a welcome addition to a calorie-controlled diet. Zucchini boasts a rich nutritional profile, and it offers health benefits thanks to its phytonutrients, mineral and vitamin content.
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 15-20 minutes
Ingredients:
- Zucchini-6medium
- Tomato pizza sauce-1/2cup
- Italian seasoning-1tsp
- Sliced olive-5-6num
- Cherry tomato-10num
- Low fat mozzarella cheese-100gms
- Salt-as per taste
- Oil-for brushing
Procedure:
- Pre-heat the oven at 200deg c, line the baking tray and set aside.
- Wash zucchini well remove any grit. Slice it lengthwise and using a spoon, scoop out the flesh from centre. Leave about some space around the edges. (save the scooped our zucchini flesh in a bowl
- Chop zucchini flesh to small pieces –to this add tomato sauce, salt, herbs and give it a mix.
- Brush the zucchini with oil and place zucchini on the lined baking tray.
- Refill the zucchini halves with the prepared mixture. Top with cherry tomatoes, mozerella cheese and olives.
- Place in the oven and bake approximately 20minutes or until the zucchinis are soft and tender.
- Sprinkle some herbs, ground pepper and serve.
Note:
- The longer the zucchini baked the softer they will be so if you like firmer zucchini, bake for shorter amount of time.
- Stuffing can be personalised by adding corn or any other vegetables of choice.
- Can use regular tomato puree instead of pizza sauce.
Posted on September 22, 2014, in Appetizers, Indian, International, Kids recipes, Starters. Bookmark the permalink. 46 Comments.
These are so cool and fun to make, Chitra! I have a few versions of this recipe and had fun demonstrating them on TV (a local PBS channel in Seattle, WA) last year…
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Linda – that’s so nice to know…Will checkout your recipes on Zucchini
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I made these today but with eggplant, delicious.
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That’s so nice to know…
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i love making zucchini pizza strips!!! http://foodandfoto.com/2012/09/03/meatless-monday-roasted-rainbow-zucchini-pizza-strips/
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Audrey – The rainbow version looks really beautiful…Very unique thanks for the link and loved it
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thank you – and i liked your variation, as well!
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Audrey – glad you liked it
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yum ❤
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Thanx Charu dear, was missing your encouraging words all these day….thanx a million bunch…… :):) ❤
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Am sorry. I was so held up with work. Now I look forward to your post everyday
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Oh dear please don’t feel sorry was just trying to say missed your encouraging words in your absence but I know how tough it is to manage blogging, family along with your profession. …your doing a great job, lots to learn from you…. 🙂 🙂 ❤
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You’re the best ❤ 🙂
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Oh dear…. thanx a million bunch… am blessed… 🙂 🙂
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This sounds delicious and I sent it to my husband and daughters for them to see. I like that you list substitutions in your recipes. I’ll let you know when he makes this. 🙂
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Thanks Jackie..It is my pleasure you like the ideas and your appreciations will add energy to do more…
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yummy!!!!
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Thanx Katherine. .. have a fab day… 🙂 🙂
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Wohoo yummy again 🙂 lovely capture 🙂
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Thanx Malar….I am still learning on photography and most captures which comes out well is from my hubby… so credit goes to him… thanx dear… 🙂 🙂
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Wow great idea.. Love zucchini in any format
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I second you Sri. .. I loved your sambar version and will give it a try ASAP. … thanx a bunch…
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They look so appetizing, thanks for sharing 🙂
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My pleasure and thanx for your lovely feedback which means a lot to me…….:) 🙂
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Super cool:-) love it dear
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Thanx dear…. 🙂 🙂
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Reblogged this on Chef Ceaser.
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Thabx a bunch…
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wow, what a great idea, so simple but original…I wanna try it!
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Oh thatz really sweet if you. .. please letmme know when you do. .. … would love to hear the outcome. .. have a good day… 🙂
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They sure look addictive… 🙂
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Thanx Rekha…. 🙂 🙂 good day…
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Yummy! 🙂 They look so good.
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Thanx for your lovely feedback…. 🙂 🙂
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These look delicious.
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Thanx Shanna. .. 🙂 🙂
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Awesome photograph… I have not tasted pizza so far! But, this pizza I want to try to make and taste! Super healthy recipe! Thank you Chitra for sharing this wonderful recipe with us 🙂 TC! Keep smiling 🙂
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Thanx Sindhu for amazing words am blessed…. letmme know when you try them, would love to hear the outcome. .. TC… 🙂 🙂
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Will surely get back to you once I prepare it dear 🙂 TC… 🙂
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🙂 🙂 👍 👍
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Wow Chitra😋😋😋
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Wow Radhi. .. thanx dear… 🙂 ❤
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This looks great!!
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Thanx for your lovely words. … 🙂 🙂
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nice recipe 🙂
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Glad you liked it
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