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Looking for a healthy alternative to traditional pizza? Look no further than these zucchini pizza bites! This recipe is not only a delicious and creative way to enjoy pizza, but it’s also low-carb and packed with veggies. With a crispy zucchini base, a flavorful pizza sauce, gooey melted cheese, and your favorite toppings, these bites are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
My husband and I love pizza, but we wanted to find a healthier option that wouldn’t leave us feeling weighed down. That’s when we discovered these zucchini pizza bites, and they quickly became a household favorite! We love experimenting with different toppings and flavors, and it’s always a hit with our little family.
Why This Zucchini Pizza Bites Recipe is a Game-Changer
- Low-carb and vegetable-packed alternative to traditional pizza
- Quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner
- Versatile – can be customized with your favorite pizza toppings
- Perfect for sharing as an appetizer or serving as a main course
- A great way to sneak in extra veggies for picky eaters
Ingredients:
- 2 large zucchinis (approx. 400g or 0.88 lb)
- 1/2 cup low-carb pizza sauce or tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (approx. 200g or 0.44 lb)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (approx. 25g or 0.055 lb)
- Pizza toppings of your choice
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking pan with foil.
- Slice the zucchinis into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Top each zucchini slice with pizza sauce, oregano, shredded mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings.
- Bake the zucchini pizza bites for 5 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
- Turn on the broiler and broil for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the zucchini pizza bites cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes:
- To make this recipe even healthier, try using homemade pizza sauce and adding extra veggies as toppings.
- If you don’t have a broiler, you can simply bake the pizza bites for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- These bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, but they are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
Healthy and Delicious Zucchini Pizza Bites Recipe
Looking for a healthy alternative to traditional pizza? Look no further than these zucchini pizza bites! This recipe is not only a delicious and creative way to enjoy pizza, but it's also low-carb and packed with veggies. With a crispy zucchini base, a flavorful pizza sauce, gooey melted cheese, and your favorite toppings, these bites are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchinis approx. 400g or 0.88 lb
- 1/2 cup low-carb pizza sauce or tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese approx. 200g or 0.44 lb
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese approx. 25g or 0.055 lb
- Pizza toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking pan with foil.
- Slice the zucchinis into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Top each zucchini slice with pizza sauce, oregano, shredded mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings.
- Bake the zucchini pizza bites for 5 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
- Turn on the broiler and broil for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the zucchini pizza bites cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
To make this recipe even healthier, try using homemade pizza sauce and adding extra veggies as toppings.
If you don't have a broiler, you can simply bake the pizza bites for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
These bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, but they are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
If you don't have a broiler, you can simply bake the pizza bites for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
These bites can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, but they are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.