Description
Delicious and healthy zucchini pizza bites perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 6–8 inches each)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- Optional toppings: pepperoni slices, diced bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice zucchinis into thick rounds (½ inch), sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry.
- Arrange zucchini on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, ensuring even coating.
- Spread about ½ teaspoon of pizza sauce on each round, top with shredded mozzarella, and sprinkle Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- Let the zucchinis sit with salt to reduce moisture for a better bake.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg