Ingredients
20 thick slices of zucchini (2 medium zucchini, sliced)
1/2 TBS grapeseed or olive oil
1/2 c pizza sauce or marinara sauce
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
20 slices pepperoni
Grated Parmesan cheese to garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Slice 20 thick rounds of zucchini, toss them in 1/2 teaspoon of the olive oil.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper place the zucchini slices on a rack on a baking sheet, and sprinkle them with salt and pepper to taste.
Bake for 10 minutes, and remove from the oven.
Spread a small amount of pizza/marinara sauce atop each zucchini round and then some shredded mozzarella cheese on each zucchini slice, and then top each slice with pepperoni.
Optional: Sprinkle on Italian seasoning atop the cheese to taste and bake for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and browned on top.
Remove the zucchini pizza bites from the oven and let them sit for a few minutes. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
This recipe makes 5 servings.
Each serving contains 132 calories, 3g carbohydrates, 7g protein, and 10g fat.
You can use grapeseed or olive oil in this recipe.
Optional toppings include Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan cheese, and more.