Description
Zucchini Pizza Bites are a healthy and delicious twist on traditional pizza, perfect for snacking or entertaining. With a crispy zucchini base topped with savory tomato sauce, gooey cheese, and your favorite toppings, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress friends and family. Easy to make and customizable, Zucchini Pizza Bites provide guilt-free indulgence that satisfies pizza cravings without the calories.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 300g total)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100g)
- ½ cup pizza sauce (120ml)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup assorted toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, olives)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the zucchinis into rounds about half an inch thick.
- 2. Drizzle olive oil over zucchini slices and sprinkle with Italian seasoning; toss to coat evenly.
- 3. Arrange zucchini on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes until slightly tender.
- 4. Remove from the oven, add a dollop of pizza sauce to each slice, then top with mozzarella cheese and desired toppings.
- 5. Bake again for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 6. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For extra crispiness, sprinkle salt on zucchini slices and let sit for 20 minutes before rinsing and patting dry. Substitute mozzarella with dairy-free options or try different cheeses for variety. Customize toppings based on preference; consider adding fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.