Zucchini Pizza Bites

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 large zucchini, washed and sliced in 1/4 inch thick circles
Cooking oil spray
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to broil.
  2. Place zucchini slices on a baking sheet, in a single layer.
  3. Spray each zucchini slice lightly with cooking oil spray.  Flip each slice and spray on the other side.
  4. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top of zucchini slices.
  5. Broil the zucchini for 2 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip slices over, return to the oven and broil 2 minutes more.
  6. Top each zucchini slice with 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce.
  7. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cheese on each slice.
  8. Return the baking sheet to the oven and broil for an additional minute or two until cheese melts and begins to brown.
  9. Using a spatula, transfer pizza slices to a tray or plate to cool a bit before serving.
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Recipe Category

30 minutes or less, 5 ingredients or less, Kid-friendly recipes, One pan meals

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Zucchini Pizza Bites

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 large zucchini, washed and sliced in 1/4 inch thick circles
Cooking oil spray
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to broil.
  2. Place zucchini slices on a baking sheet, in a single layer.
  3. Spray each zucchini slice lightly with cooking oil spray.  Flip each slice and spray on the other side.
  4. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top of zucchini slices.
  5. Broil the zucchini for 2 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip slices over, return to the oven and broil 2 minutes more.
  6. Top each zucchini slice with 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce.
  7. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cheese on each slice.
  8. Return the baking sheet to the oven and broil for an additional minute or two until cheese melts and begins to brown.
  9. Using a spatula, transfer pizza slices to a tray or plate to cool a bit before serving.

Nutrition Facts

4 serving per container

Serving size 2-3 rounds

Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 250mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 123mg 10%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 211mg 4%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.