Description
These Zucchini Pizza Bites are a quick, healthy twist on classic pizza, made with fresh zucchini rounds, savory toppings, and gooey melted cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for snacks, appetizers, or light meals—and totally kid-approved!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- ½ cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni slices (or chopped regular pepperoni)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice and prep: Wash zucchinis and cut them into ½-inch thick rounds. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Season: Brush each slice lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Roast: Bake the zucchini slices for 5–7 minutes to soften slightly.
- Add toppings: Remove tray from oven. Top each round with a spoonful of pizza sauce, some shredded mozzarella, and a mini pepperoni slice.
- Final bake: Return to the oven for 7–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Let bites cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize toppings to include mushrooms, olives, or a dairy-free cheese. These bites are great for parties or as a fun way to get kids to eat more veggies. Reheat in the oven for best results—microwaving may cause sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4-6 bites)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg