Zucchini Pizza Bites

Name: Zucchini Pizza Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 large zucchini (about 11 ounces), cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup pizza sauce; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup miniature pepperoni slices; Minced fresh basil

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield about 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Zucchini pizza bites are the ideal low-carb snack when the pizza craving strikes, or the delicious way to get more vegetables into diets of all ages.

Ingredients

1 large zucchini (about 11 ounces), cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup pizza sauce
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup miniature pepperoni slices
Minced fresh basil

Directions

Preheat broiler. Arrange zucchini in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat just until crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes per side.
Sprinkle zucchini with salt and pepper; top with sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Broil until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts

1 mini pizza: 29 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

This simple snack is the perfect low-carb way to satisfy your pizza cravings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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