Zucchini pizza boats

Egg Free Diet

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40'

Ηands on
25'

Cook Time
8

Portion(s)
1

Difficulty
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Ingredients

4 zucchinis, large
salt
pepper
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
300 g mozzarella, grated
100 g chorizo, thinly sliced

For the sauce

1 onion
1 clove(s) of garlic
1 green bell pepper
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
50 g red wine
400 g tomato puree
salt
pepper
2 tablespoon(s) thyme, finely chopped, to serve

Method

Preheat the oven to 180^ο C (350^ο F) set to fan.
Cut the zucchinis in half, lengthwise, and remove their flesh with a spoon.
Transfer the flesh into a bowl and set aside.
Transfer the zucchinis to a baking pan, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with the olive oil.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes until you prepare the sauce.
Remove the baking pan from the oven.

For the sauce

Finely chop the onion, the garlic, and the bell pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Sauté the vegetables for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender.
Finely chop the flesh of the zucchinis that you kept in the bowl, and add it to the frying pan.
Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they lose their moisture.
Deglaze the pan with the wine, mix with a serving spoon, and add the tomato puree, salt, and pepper.
Allow 5-7 minutes for the sauce to boil and remove the frying pan from the heat.
Stuff the zucchinis that you baked with the sauce. Add the mozzarella and the chorizo.
Transfer the baking pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
Remove the baking pan from the oven, sprinkle with the thyme, and serve.

Tip

For a kids’ version, you can replace the chorizo with another kind of deli meat!

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Nutritional
Chart

Nutrition information per portion

211

Calories (kcal)

11 %

Calories

Shows how much energy food releases to our bodies. Daily caloric intake depends mainly on the person’s weight, sex and physical activity level. An average individual needs about 2000 kcal / day.

15.0

Total Fat (g)

21 %

Fatty Acids

Are essential to give energy to the body while helping to maintain the body temperature. They are divided into saturated "bad" fats and unsaturated "good" fats.

7.1

Saturated Fat (g)

36 %

Saturated Fats

Known as "bad" fats are mainly found in animal foods. It is important to check and control on a daily basis the amount you consume.

5.5

Total Carbs (g)

2 %

Carbohydrates

The main source of energy for the body. Great sources are the bread, cereals and pasta. Use complex carbohydrates as they make you feel satiated while they have higher nutritional value.

4.8

Sugars (g)

5 %

Sugars

Try to consume sugars from raw foods and limit processed sugar. It is important to check the labels of the products you buy so you can calculate how much you consume daily.

12.0

Protein (g)

24 %

Protein

It is necessary for the muscle growth and helps the cells to function well. You can find it in meat, fish, dairy, eggs, pulses, nuts and seeds.

2.4

Fibre (g)

10 %

Fibers

They are mainly found in plant foods and they can help regulate a good bowel movement while maintaining a balanced weight. Aim for at least 25 grams of fiber daily.

1.2

Sodium (g)

20 %

Salt

A small amount of salt daily is necessary for the body. Be careful though not to overdo it and not to exceed 6 grams of salt daily

*Based on an adult’s daily reference intake of 2000 kcal.

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Ingredients

4 zucchinis, large
salt
pepper
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
300 g mozzarella, grated
100 g chorizo, thinly sliced

For the sauce

1 onion
1 clove(s) of garlic
1 green bell pepper
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
50 g red wine
400 g tomato puree
salt
pepper
2 tablespoon(s) thyme, finely chopped, to serve

Nutritional
Chart

Nutrition information per portion

211

Calories (kcal)

11 %

Calories

Shows how much energy food releases to our bodies. Daily caloric intake depends mainly on the person’s weight, sex and physical activity level. An average individual needs about 2000 kcal / day.

15.0

Total Fat (g)

21 %

Fatty Acids

Are essential to give energy to the body while helping to maintain the body temperature. They are divided into saturated "bad" fats and unsaturated "good" fats.

7.1

Saturated Fat (g)

36 %

Saturated Fats

Known as "bad" fats are mainly found in animal foods. It is important to check and control on a daily basis the amount you consume.

5.5

Total Carbs (g)

2 %

Carbohydrates

The main source of energy for the body. Great sources are the bread, cereals and pasta. Use complex carbohydrates as they make you feel satiated while they have higher nutritional value.

4.8

Sugars (g)

5 %

Sugars

Try to consume sugars from raw foods and limit processed sugar. It is important to check the labels of the products you buy so you can calculate how much you consume daily.

12.0

Protein (g)

24 %

Protein

It is necessary for the muscle growth and helps the cells to function well. You can find it in meat, fish, dairy, eggs, pulses, nuts and seeds.

2.4

Fibre (g)

10 %

Fibers

They are mainly found in plant foods and they can help regulate a good bowel movement while maintaining a balanced weight. Aim for at least 25 grams of fiber daily.

1.2

Sodium (g)

20 %