Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f. and line a large, flat rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Arrange zucchinis cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. If you would like to slightly scoop out the seeds with a spoon, you can. Sometimes I do this step, other times I don't.

Step 3

Sprinkle cut zucchinis very lightly with sea salt, then roast in your preheated oven for about 8 minutes.

Step 4

Remove zucchini from oven, then allow to cool for just a minute until easier to handle.

Step 5

Using a paper towel, mop up the excess moisture coming off the zucchini, as this will help A LOT because zucchini naturally contain a lot of water and the heat + salt draws it out!

Step 6

Rub zucchini evenly with oil, then spoon down the center lightly with marinara sauce, then lightly sprinkle each with garlic salt, fresh ground pepper and shredded mozzarella.

Step 7

Top with pepperoni and jalapeño slices. Roast in your preheated oven for 8 minutes, or just until your zucchini is fork tender and the cheese is perfectly melty to your liking.

Step 8

Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for an extra SPICE kick, and/or fresh herbs if you got em!

Step 9

Serve while warm & melty!