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Low-Carb Zucchini Pizza Bites

Zucchini pizza bites are great choice if you want to eat low carb meal. An instant pizza with all comforting flavors you would love. These are great as party appetizer; we eat it as a meal it’s filling and comforting!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup Spicy marinara sauce
  • 2 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
  • ¼ cup mini pepperoni slices
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
Garnish-
  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions

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  1. Clean and rinse zucchini well and pat dry.
  2. Slice zucchini ¼ inch thick slices.
  3. Salting Zucchini - Place slices in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon salt. Toss and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Zucchini will seep out moisture. Remove the slices and wipe off all the moisture. You should see a good amount of water left in the bowl.
  4. Note: salting zucchini will prevent it from turning soggy or watery when you bake.
  5. Arrange dry zucchini slices on a greased baking tray.
  6. Spray olive oil of the slices.
  7. It’s time to add the toppings-
  8. Start off with sauce. Spread ½ to 1 teaspoon of marinara or pizza sauce on each slice (you might need more sauce depending on the size of the slice)
  9. Sprinkle generously dried oregano or Italian seasoning on top of the sauce.
  10. Next add generous amount grated mozzarella on each slice.
  11. Arrange a few pepperoni slices.
  12. Season each slice with freshly ground pepper. You can skip adding pepper, but it does seasoning the zucchini well.
  13. Bake in pre-heated oven at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and begin to brown.
  14. Serve hot.

Notes

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  • Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
  • Just like cucumber, zucchini too has a lot of water content in it. If you bake it directly it will turn watery or soggy. First dry zucchini using salting method or grill/broiling method. 
  • Zucchini skin is edible. But sometimes the skin of zucchini can taste bitter because of the wax on it. Peel the skin off if you want, but mostly once you wash the zucchini well it tastes just fine with the skin. 
  • Can't find mini pepperoni slices? Buy regular pepperoni and cut small rounds using a mini melon baller. 
  • To add more topping slice the zucchini a little thicker than usual. Then using a melon baller scoop off some of the white flesh in the center making a small cavity. You can add little more sauce and more cheese. Remember to adjust the baking time to cook thick zucchini. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 817mg (34%) Potassium 288mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 483IU (10%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 212mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% Daily Value*

Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 817mg 34%
Potassium 288mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 483IU 10%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 212mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.