Description
Healthy and delicious zucchini pizza bites that deliver all the satisfaction of pizza with significantly fewer carbs and calories. Perfect as appetizers or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni slices
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Optional toppings: diced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, red onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice zucchini into ¼-inch thick rounds.
- Brush zucchini with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pre-bake for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Top each slice with marinara sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and chosen toppings.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for additional 7-8 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh zucchini for best results
- Pat dry zucchini slices to remove excess moisture
- Don’t overload toppings to prevent sliding
- Serve immediately for best texture
- Can substitute cheese with dairy-free alternatives
- Pre-bake zucchini up to 24 hours in advance
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: zucchini pizza bites, healthy appetizer, low carb pizza, keto friendly, vegetable pizza, party appetizer