Grilled Zucchini Pizza Bites
- Yield: Serves 8
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 192
- Total Fat
- 5 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 grams
- Protein
- 9 grams
- Sugar
- 2 grams
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 10 min
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
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.