Skinny Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini (8 oz. each, 16 oz. total)
- 1 (14 oz.) jar pizza or pasta sauce (divided, about 2 cups), see shopping tips
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasonings
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 ounces ham, chopped (½ cup)
- 2 pineapple slices, from an 8 ounce can, drained and chopped (refrigerate the remaining for another use)
- ½ cup onions, finely diced. cooked in the microwave for 1 minute to soften
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, (for Paleo, no cheese or vegan cheese)
- 4 teaspoons Parmesan cheese (for Paleo, no cheese or vegan cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- To make zucchini boats: Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Place on a microwave-safe plate and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes, to soften a little. Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out flesh. Be sure to leave ¼ inch thick inside zucchini boats. Set aside. (toss the flesh or save and add to another dish such as a stir-fry or soup).
- Place 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 9-inch baking dish. Place zucchini boats cut side up in pan. In a small bowl, add 1 cup sauce. Season with Italian seasonings and red pepper flakes and pepper. Stir in ham, pineapple, and softened onions. Mix well.
- To fill zucchini boats: To each, add a rounded ¼ cup tomato sauce filling, press down to set. Top each with 1-2 tablespoons pizza sauce. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese and top each with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese. Repeat for remaining zucchini boats. Cover with foil and bake 30-35 minutes until zucchini is cooked and soft.
- Be sure to use a spatula to scoop out each zucchini boats to place on each plate. Add some sauce around each boat from the bottom of the pan, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1boatCalories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 11gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 640mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gBlue Smart Points: 4Green Smart Points: 4Plus Points: 4