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Summer Squash Pizza Boats

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Summer squash is seasonal from June to fall in New Mexico, and the state’s farmers grow a wide variety, including zucchini, yellow crookneck, pattypan, and more. There are many ways that all varieties of summer squash can be prepared (check this out), which means it can make a regular appearance in your kitchen. Try out these quick and easy pizza boats as a tasty way to start adding healthful squash to your summer table.

Squash pizza boats are quick to make and can be the basis for a frugal, nutritious, and delicious meal.

Ingredients:

(Serves four)

  • 4 summer squash (one per person) such as zucchini, yellow, or pattypan squash
  • 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste (learn to make your own here) or your favorite pizza sauce
  • Your favorite pizza toppings
  • Herbs and garlic, fresh or dried

Slice your squash in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds and flesh creating a boat for filling.

Directions:

  • Preheat your oven to 350F.
  • Brush or spray a baking dish with oil.
  • Wash the squash and slice them in half lengthwise.
  • With a spoon, scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh of each squash, making a nice fillable cavity. (You can score the squash with a knife to make this easier.) Then, place them in your oiled baking dish.
  • Spread about a tablespoon of tomato paste or pizza sauce in each cavity.
  • Sprinkle each squash with your favorite pizza herbs and spices, such as garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red chile flakes.
  • Fill each squash with your favorite pizza toppings (we used cooked local chorizo and spring onions, but also consider sautéed mushrooms, olives, pepperoni, and more).
  • Cover each squash with slices of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake your pizza boats, uncovered, for about 25 minutes, or until a fork pierces the squash easily.

Serve your pizza boats with a salad made from local greens, spring onions, and your favorite dressing as part of a healthy summer meal.

Summer squash come in a wide variety, and can be used in a variety of recipes.

Recipe and photos by Christina Keibler.

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