Zucchini Pizza Bites
Zucchini pizza bites are perfect for snacking and serving as an appetizer at your next party. Thick sliced zucchini is topped with marinara, cheese, and pepperoni and broiled to perfection in the oven.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 127kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchini
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni
Instructions
- Move oven rack to top third of the oven, ideally within about 6 inches of the broiler.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
- Slice zucchini into ½ inch thick slices and pat dry with a paper towel. Arrange zucchini slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Season tops with salt and pepper.
- Top zucchini slices with marinara sauce, cheese, and pepperoni slices (or your favorite pizza toppings).
- Turn on broiler to preheat for a minute.
- Broil zucchini for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted, golden brown, and bubbly. Keep an eye on your broiling food and do not walk away during this time.
- Remove from oven and serve warm.
Recommended Equipment
Notes
- Leftovers: Zucchini pizza bites are best served fresh but leftovers will keep for about 2 days in the refrigerator.
- Soggy zucchini: To prevent soggy zucchini, slice your zucchini into thick, ½ inch slices and take care not to overcook. Overcooked zucchini will turn out soggy.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg