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Zucchini Pizza Bites
Whip up a batch of bite-sized zucchini pizzas layered with tangy sauce, rich cheeses, and your favorite toppings!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 146 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini medium to large
- ½ cup Pizza Sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
- other pizza toppings as desired, optional
- thinly sliced fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Slice the zucchini into ¼-inch thick rounds or if the zucchini is small, slice it lengthwise into ¼-inch strips. Place the zucchini on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Top each slice with pizza sauce and a sprinkle of oregano. Add mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and mini pepperoni.
- Bake for 5 minutes. Remove the zucchini from the oven and turn the oven to broil (high).
- Once the broiler is hot, place the zucchini 4-inches from the broiler and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two. Garnish with basil and serve.
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Notes
- Do not overcook the zucchini.
- If the toppings have moisture (like mushrooms), cook them before adding to the bites.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
414mg
(17%)
Potassium
240mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
398IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
195mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 398IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.