Zucchini Pizza Bites

Zucchini gets sliced and topped with tomatoes and cheese in our bite-sized version of a favorite party food.

ACTIVE TIME: 30 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES | MAKES 40 TINY PIZZAS

Equipment

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Cutting board
Sharp knife
Measuring cup
Large baking sheet
Aluminum foil
Heatproof spatula
Measuring spoons
Oven mitts or pot holder

Ingredients

2 medium-size zucchini (trim off top and bottom)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or olive oil cooking spray)
3⁄4 cup tomato or marinara sauce (jarred or homemade)
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella

Instructions

  1. Set a rack in the highest part of the oven. Turn the oven on and set the heat to broil. Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. Cut each zucchini into rounds about 1⁄4 inch thick. You should get about 20 rounds from each. (If the zucchini are skinny, cutting them on the bias — at an angle — will give you larger pieces).

  3. Spread the zucchini rounds in one layer on the baking sheet and lightly coat on both sides them with cooking spray or oil. Put the baking sheet in the oven and broil the zucchini until the rounds begin browning, about 3 minutes.

  4. Carefully turn the zucchini over and top each piece with 1 teaspoon sauce and 1 heaping teaspoon cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 1 to 3 minutes, taking care not to burn it. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and cool for a minute or two, then serve right away.