Hormel Pepperoni Zucchini Boats - #PepItUp

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Although I lead an active and healthy lifestyle, I do like to indulge from time to time. I have a weakness for food that most fitness bloggers would shy away from. One of my weaknesses in life is Pizza; I seriously could eat it daily (and we did just that on our honeymoon in Italy!). However, eating pizza everyday is not a good idea for anyone. I came across a recipe on pinterest a while back and used it for inspiration to make Hormel Pepperoni Zucchini Boats! 

Not only was this dish easy to make with everyday ingredients you will find in your refrigerator - it was also delicious. I did not miss the crust and the Hormel pepperoni minis gave just the right amount of flavor without being unhealthy. 

Ingredients
3 small zucchini cut in half, lengthwise so they lay flat.
1/2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/8 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Hormel Pepperoni Mini's

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Hollow out Zucchini to remove the seeds (this gives you the "boat")
3. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Using a pastry brush, brush the olive oil lightly over hollowed out zucchini
5. Place about a tablespoon of pizza sauce in each of the boats
6. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese then with Parmesan cheese.
7. Top each with Hormel Pepperoni mini's
8. Bake 15 minutes.

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Here I am enjoying Pizza and a liter of wine in Rome, Italy!