Zucchini Pizza Bites Are Guilt-Free for Pizza Lovers

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Zucchini Pizza Bites Are Guilt-Free for Pizza Lovers

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Man, I love pizza - I love all the different forms it can come in, the different flavors and toppings it can have - give me all the pizza!

These Zucchini Pizza Bites are totally guilt-free if you're a pizza lover, but can't do the carbs! Zucchini creates a yummy base for some sauce, cheese and pepperoni - feel free to add whatever other toppings you like to these bite-sized goodies!

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup finely grated mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup pepperoni minis
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Directions:

Preheat oven to broil.

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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add zucchini and cook, flipping once, until golden, about 1-2 minutes on each side; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Place zucchini rounds onto a large baking sheet. Top each zucchini round with marinara, mozzarella and pepperoni minis.

Place into oven and cook until the cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes.

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Serve immediately, sprinkled with Italian seasoning, if desired.