Satisfy your pizza cravings with these guilt-free, low carb zucchini bites! Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or meal.
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 2dozen
Ingredients
1med. zucchinicut into 1/4-inch rounds
1T.olive oil
Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepperto taste
1/3c.marinara sauce
3/4c. shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1/2c.pepperoni minis or quartered full-size
1tsp.Italian seasoning
Fresh basil ribbonsfor sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat oven to broil.
Place zucchini slices onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray the zucchini slices with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper.
Broil 2-3 minutes. Remove from the oven and top each slice with a 1/2 teaspoon marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni minis. Sprinkle with a bit more cheese and Italian seasoning.
Place the baking sheet back into the oven and cook until the cheese has melted about 1-2 minutes.