Zucchini Pizza Bites
Light and delightful zucchini rounds topped with marinara sauce and cheese, perfect for a fun snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 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 grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Optional toppings: pepperoni, olives, bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the zucchinis into thick rounds, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Place the zucchini rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the zucchini, and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until slightly tender.
- Remove from the oven, then top each zucchini slice with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and optional toppings.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, check your marinara and cheese brands to ensure they don’t contain gluten. You can prepare zucchini rounds in advance and assemble right before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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