Zucchini Pizza Loaves Food

ZUCCHINI PIZZA BOATS

Steps:

• Place a rack in the center of your oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet or 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Halve each zucchini lengthwise. With a small spoon or melon baller, gently scrape out the center zucchini flesh and pulp, leaving a border of about 1/3 inch on all sides. Arrange the zucchini shells on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the insides of the zucchini with salt.
• Spoon the pizza sauce into each shell, dividing it evenly. You may need a little more or less, depending upon the size of your zucchini. Put a generous amount, but don't feel like you need to fill it all the way to the very top.
• Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top, then evenly sprinkle with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using). Scatter on the pepperoni and any other desired toppings. Last, sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is hot and bubbly and the zucchini is tender. If desired, switch the oven to broil and cook the zucchini for 2 to 3 additional minutes, until the cheese is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat enough olive oil to coat the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat; arrange zucchini slices in the hot oil. Sprinkle zucchini slices with red pepper flakes, garlic salt, and onion salt. Fry until zucchini slices are slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Sprinkle each slice with Romano cheese and spoonful of tomato sauce; cook until cheese just begins to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Top tomato sauce layer with Mexican cheese blend; cover skillet and cook until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

ZUCCHINI PIZZA LOAVES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, onion, mushrooms in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato, olives and Italian seasoning; remove from the heat., Unroll one loaf of dough, starting at the seam. Pat into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Sprinkle half of the provolone and pepperoni to within 1/2 in. of edges. Spread with half of the zucchini mixture; sprinkle with half of the mozzarella. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining dough, pepperoni, cheeses and zucchini mixture., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Slice and serve warm.

ZUCCHINI LOAF

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees, and grease 2 loaf pans.
• Mix eggs, oil and sugar and beat until creamy.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
• Bake for 60-70 minutes in two loaf pans.

ZUCCHINI PIZZA BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Slice the zucchini 1/4-inch thick; you should get about 24 slices. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Top each slice with 1/2 teaspoon marinara sauce and 1 teaspoon mozzarella.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 8 minutes.

ZUCCHINI PIZZA BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat liner.
• Cut each zucchini into halves through the length; pat insides dry with paper towel.
• Align the sliced zucchinis on the prepared baking sheet.
• In a bowl, stir olive oil and garlic; brush lightly over the tops of the zucchini.
• sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
• Brush or spoon on a heaping 1 tbsp of marinara sauce over each zucchini; leave a small rim near the edges uncoated.
• Sprinkle tops evenly with mozzarella cheese then some parmesan cheese.
• top with pepperoni slices, placing them more on the center as the cheese will melt and spread.
• Bake in preheated oven 12-18 minutes; bake time will vary depending on thickness of the zucchini and how crisp or tender you prefer.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh oregano.