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Health & Fitness

In the Kitchen - Zucchini Pizza Boats


“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” 
― Hippocrates

Zucchini Pizza Boats 

Ingredients:
4 medium zucchini
½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
¼ red onion, sliced
¼ cup olives, chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 400 F.
-Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the inside seeds.
-To help them lay flat on the pan, you can also cut a piece off the bottom of the “boat” to create a flat surface.
-Mix tomato sauce.
-Spread a light layer of sauce (about 1 tablespoon) inside each zucchini
-Top with onions, olives, and tomatoes.
-Bake for 20-25 minutes, until zucchini is tender (but not mushy).
Top with basil and serve.

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