Description
These Zucchini Pizza Bites are a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza bites. Sliced zucchini rounds are topped with savory pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperoni, then baked to perfection. A tasty and healthier appetizer or snack option!
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Rounds:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni or diced pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Zucchini: Arrange zucchini slices on the sheet, brush with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Add Toppings: Top each zucchini slice with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with basil before serving warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, skip the pepperoni and top with bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms.
- Best served immediately but can be reheated under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 bites
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
