30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Bites

Delicious zucchini pizza bites make great use of large, firm zucchinis. Enjoy all the flavors of pizza using a tasty vegetable base!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 124kcal

Slice the zucchini into ¼-inch-thick slices. You can leave them unpeeled.
Preheat your broiler on high and position an oven rack 4 inches below the heating element (in most ovens this is simply the top rack). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray it with olive oil.
Arrange the zucchini slices on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray them with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Broil the zucchini slices until tender and lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Keep a close eye on them! Some might brown faster than the others – remove them to a plate and keep broiling the rest.
Remove the pan from the oven. Spoon a little marinara sauce on top of each zucchini slice. Top with cheese and pepperoni. Return to the broiler just until cheese is melted, 30-60 more seconds. Serve immediately.

Here are a few ideas for you for varying the basic recipe:

Use avocado oil instead of olive oil. Olive oil tastes better, but avocado oil has a higher smoke point.
Use a different cheese, such as provolone. Even cheddar could work if that's all you have.
Use different toppings, including olives and onions. Or omit the toppings completely.