Description
Grilled Zucchini Pizza Slices are a light and flavorful twist on traditional pizza, perfect for those looking to enjoy their favorite flavors without the carbs. This healthy alternative stars thick, grilled zucchini slices topped with savory pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your choice of delicious toppings like pepperoni or fresh veggies. Ideal for gatherings, quick weeknight dinners, or as a fun appetizer, these zucchini pizzas are sure to impress kids and adults alike. Plus, they’re an excellent way to use up those abundant summer zucchinis! Get ready to savor each bite of this guilt-free treat that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large round zucchini slices (3–4 inches across)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 tablespoons Rao's Pizza Sauce
- 12 tablespoons grated Mozzarella cheese
- 32 slices pepperoni (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat after oiling the grates with a paper towel dipped in olive oil.
- Slice the zucchini into thick rounds approximately 3/4 inch thick.
- Grill the zucchini slices for about 7 minutes until grill marks appear and they become tender.
- Remove from the grill and layer each slice with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni.
- Return to the grill for an additional 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg