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Zucchini Pizza Bites

Low-carb bite-sized pizza snacks made with fresh zucchini rounds, pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. No dough needed and ready in about 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 30 bites
Course: Appetizer, Light Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 17
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium zucchini sliced into rounds 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
  • 0.33 cup pizza sauce dollop only, do not spread
  • 1 cup mozzarella, grated small freshly shredded preferred; chop pre-shredded smaller before using
  • 12 pepperoni slices, chopped or use mini pepperoni for easier prep

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven with broiler

Method
 

  1. Move your oven rack to the highest position, then preheat your broiler on high.
  2. Slice the zucchini into rounds about 1/8 inch thick, no thicker than 1/4 inch. Keep slices even for consistent cooking.
  3. Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil. Spread the zucchini rounds out in a single layer with no overlapping.
  4. Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce to each round. Dollop it in the center only. Spreading it thin causes it to dry out under the broiler.
  5. Top each round with shredded mozzarella, then add the chopped pepperoni on top.
  6. Broil for 3 to 6 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Stay close to the oven. Pull them out the moment the edges start to brown and serve hot.

Notes

Thinner slices (1/8 inch) are more tender; thicker slices (up to 1/4 inch) are crispier. Can be made in a toaster oven on broil. Customize with olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers. Best served immediately. Reheat in a toaster oven at 375 degrees for best texture.