Zucchini Pizza Bites
Delicious bite-sized zucchini rounds topped with marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni for a healthy twist on pizza.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Slice the zucchinis into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the zucchini slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until tender.
- Add marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni to each slice.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve warm after cooling slightly.
Notes
Opt for medium zucchinis that are firm. Experiment with different toppings like bell peppers or olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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