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Zucchini Pizza Bites

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Medium zucchini (about 1/2 lb.)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/3 cup Marinara sauce or pizza sauce (homemade or jar)
  • 3/4 cup Shredded mozzarella (3 oz.)
  • 2 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Sliced mini pepperonis
  • 1 tbsp Flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Place an oven rack on the upper third of the oven. Turn the oven to broil.
  2. Slice the zucchini into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Place the zucchini on a baking sheet. Brush both slides with the oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  3. Broil until the zucchini is tender and lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  4. Top each zucchini round with some marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and a few mini pepperonis.
  5. Broil until the cheese is golden and melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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