Zucchini Pizza Boats

This is an awesome substitution for regular pizza...and it's just as DELICIOUS!!!

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 medium zucchinis
• 1 can (8 oz.) of tomato sauce (reduced sugar/organic)
• 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
• OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:  sauteed veggies, turkey pepperoni, turkey sausage

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2. Wash zucchini well, then slice lengthwise
3. Scoop out the zucchini flesh from each half using a spoon, leaving the halves about a centimeter thick.  Save the cooped zucchini in a bowl and place to the side.
4. Place the hollowed zucchinis on a baking sheet
5. Chop or mash the zucchini in the bowl you set aside, then mix in the tomato sauce, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning
6. Refill the zucchini halves with the mixture, then top with Mozzarella cheese and other optional toppings
7. Place the tray in the oven and bake for approximately for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned

**The longer the zucchini is in the oven, the softer it gets.  So if you want firmer zucchini, feel free to take them out of the oven sooner.