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White Bean Zucchini Pizza Boats



These White Bean Zucchini Pizza Boats are a veggie-packed twist on pizza night, perfect for anyone looking to eat more plants without giving up cozy comfort food. With creamy white beans, garlicky kale, and melty mozzarella tucked into tender zucchini halves, they hit that satisfying balance between healthy and indulgent—great for a summer weeknight or meal prep lunch.

White Bean Zucchini Pizza Boats

Ingredients

  • 3 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 4 tbsp pizza sauce
  • 6 tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella, reduced fat

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a large baking dish.
  2. Prepare zucchini: Halve each zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the centers, leaving ~½" walls. Chop about ¾ cup of the scooped-out flesh to use in the filling.
  3. Sauté filling base: In a skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic for ~3 minutes. Add chopped zucchini flesh and kale/spinach. Cook until wilted and most moisture is evaporated, ~3–4 more minutes.
  4. Make filling: In a large bowl, mash white beans (leave some texture). Stir in the sautéed veggies, oregano, salt, pepper, hemp seeds, and pasta sauce. Mix until well combined.
  5. Put halved and scooped zucchini face down and bake for 10 minutes.
  6. Then flip the zucchini over and fill each boat generously with the mixture. Top with mozzarella, if using.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until zucchini is tender and tops are golden.


Published: Jul 31, 2025