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Easy Zucchini Pizza Bites: Quick, Low-Carb Snack

A close-up of several baked zucchini pizza bites stacked on a white plate, topped with melted cheese and sauce.
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Make these simple zucchini pizza bites for a quick, healthy snack or appetizer. This recipe uses zucchini slices as a crust replacement, satisfying pizza cravings without heavy carbs. Bake them until crispy and cheesy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mini pepperoni slices (optional, for keto zucchini appetizers)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash the zucchini and slice them into rounds about 1/2 inch thick. These form your mini pizza zucchini rounds.
  3. Place the zucchini slices on paper towels. Sprinkle the tops with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. This step is key for crispy zucchini bites.
  4. Gently pat the zucchini slices very dry with more paper towels. You must remove as much water as possible.
  5. Arrange the dried zucchini slices on the prepared baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil.
  6. Bake the zucchini bases for 10 minutes until they start to soften slightly.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven. Top each zucchini round with a small amount of pizza sauce, followed by mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, if using. Sprinkle with oregano.
  8. Return the bites to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. For extra browning, switch the oven to broil for the last minute, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  10. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve these healthy pizza snacks immediately.

Notes

  • For an air fryer zucchini bites method: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Cook the plain zucchini slices for 5 minutes. Top with sauce and cheese, then cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
  • To make these low carb zucchini pizza bases firmer, you can bake the plain slices for 12 minutes before topping.
  • You can make ahead zucchini bites by preparing the slices, drying them, and storing them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Try different toppings like sliced mushrooms or bell peppers for veggie pizza bites.

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