Description
Zucchini Pizza Bites are a delightful twist on traditional pizza, offering a healthy yet satisfying snack or appetizer. Made with just six simple ingredients, these mini pizzas are not only quick to prepare—taking only 20 minutes from start to finish—but they also cater to various dietary preferences, including keto. Perfect for parties, game nights, or as a fun family meal, these bites deliver all the classic flavors of pizza while remaining light and nutritious. With customizable toppings like pepperoni and mozzarella, everyone can enjoy their favorite flavors in a guilt-free way. Get ready to indulge without the carbs!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb Zucchini (sliced into 1/4-inch thick circles)
- 1 tbsp Avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 2/3 cup Marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Optional: 1 tsp Italian seasoning and 1.5 oz Pepperoni slices (cut into eighths)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; arrange zucchini slices in a single layer.
- Lightly spray with avocado oil; season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Bake zucchini for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Top each slice with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, optional Italian seasoning, and pepperoni.
- Continue baking for another 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg