South Beach diet
Pizza Zucchini Boats Ingredients:4 zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise and seeded8 oz. ground Italian sausage1 tsp. olive oil4 oz. baby portobello mushrooms, sliced1 (14-oz.) can tomato sauce1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese½ red onion, diced½ green pepper, diced2 Tbsp. sliced black olivesFresh basil and red pepper flakes, to taste Directions:Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.If zucchini halves don’t lie flat, trim a thin strip from the bottom to create a flat surface. Arrange zucchini on the prepared baking sheet. Set aside.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, until browned, breaking up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until just softened.Spoon 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce into each zucchini half. Top with sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, red onion, green pepper and black olives.Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Top with fresh basil and red pepper flakes before serving.
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