Grilled Zucchini Pizza Bites

Name: Grilled Zucchini Pizza Bites
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 cup homemade or store-bought marinara sauce; 24 pieces of thinly sliced low-fat pepperoni (optional); 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 pieces; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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Total: 20 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: Serves 8

I don't know anyone who can say no to a mini pizza. Here, instead of pizza dough, thinly sliced zucchini rounds provide a healthy base for the marinara sauce and mozzarella. I top each with a small round of pepperoni, which is easily omitted for a lighter, vegetarian snack. These disappear fast, so double the recipe if your crew is extra hungry!

Total: 20 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

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2 medium zucchini

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/4 cup homemade or store-bought marinara sauce

24 pieces of thinly sliced low-fat pepperoni (optional)

4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 pieces

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position, and preheat the broiler to high.
Trim the ends from the zucchini and slice each zucchini crosswise into 1/2- to 3/4-inch rounds (you should get about 24 rounds). Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and cook until browned on one side (in batches, if needed), 4 to 5 minutes.
Transfer the zucchini to the baking sheet, browned side up. Top each zucchini round with 1/2 teaspoon of the marinara sauce, a pepperoni slice (if using), and a piece of mozzarella. Broil the zucchini until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes (watch the pizza bites closely, as broiler intensities vary).
Remove the zucchini from the oven and transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with the salt and serve warm.