Description
A delightful and healthy twist on classic pizza, these bite-sized zucchini pieces are perfect for snacks or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the zucchinis into thick rounds, about 1/2 inch thick, and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the sliced zucchinis with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Toss lightly.
- Spread a spoonful of marinara sauce on each zucchini slice and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Let cool for a minute before serving warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, salt the zucchini slices and let them sit for about 10 minutes before baking. Feel free to experiment with toppings like pepperoni or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg