Zucchini Pizza Bites
A fun and healthy twist on pizza using zucchini as a base, perfect for a summer snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Keto
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 your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the zucchinis into thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the zucchini slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10 minutes to soften them.
- Remove from the oven and add a spoonful of marinara sauce on each slice.
- Top each slice with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Ensure even slicing of zucchini for uniform cooking. For extra bubbly cheese, broil them for the last few minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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