Italian · Appetizers

Zucchini Pizza Bites

Roasted zucchini rounds topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and oregano, then baked until bubbling. Four servings in 22 minutes.

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How thick should zucchini be for pizza bites? About 1 cm. Thinner slices collapse and turn limp under the sauce, while thicker ones stay raw in the middle by the time the cheese melts. Cut them evenly and everything finishes together. Roasting also concentrates the flavour of the zucchini, so each bite tastes of more than water.

A first roasting does the heavy lifting. Roast the rounds before topping so surplus water leaves the zucchini instead of ending up under the cheese. Use a thick passata or a pizza sauce with no added sugar, and no more than a teaspoon on each slice, since more makes the topping slide. Grate the mozzarella finely so it covers evenly and melts fast.

Oregano and basil add the pizza flavour. Serve hot, straight from the tray, as a party snack or a quick lunch with a salad. The bites soften as they cool, so make them close to serving.

What People Ask

How long does Zucchini Pizza Bites take to make?

About 22 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Zucchini Pizza Bites?

Cut the rounds to the same thickness with a mandoline or a sharp knife so they all finish at once. If the passata is thin, simmer it in a small pan until it thickens before you spoon it on. Do not overload each round, or the cheese will slide off as it melts.

What should I serve with Zucchini Pizza Bites?

A green salad; Steamed broccoli; Cherry tomatoes.

How should Zucchini Pizza Bites be stored?

Best eaten fresh from the oven. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat on a tray in a hot oven.

Is Zucchini Pizza Bites suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Zucchini Pizza Bites?

About 128 kcal per serving, with 8 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

The Method for Zucchini Pizza Bites

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  1. Heat the oven to 220°C / 430°F (200°C / 390°F fan) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Toss the zucchini with the oil and salt and spread the rounds in a single layer.

  2. Roast for 6 minutes, until the edges just begin to colour.

  3. Mix the passata, oregano and garlic powder. Spoon about a teaspoon onto each round and top with the mozzarella.

  4. Bake for 6 minutes more, until the cheese has melted and is bubbling. Scatter with the basil.

Tips That Matter

  • Cut the rounds to the same thickness with a mandoline or a sharp knife so they all finish at once.
  • If the passata is thin, simmer it in a small pan until it thickens before you spoon it on.
  • Do not overload each round, or the cheese will slide off as it melts.

Changing the Recipe

  • Fresh herbs work in place of the dried oregano at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.

Pairs Well With

A green salad · Steamed broccoli · Cherry tomatoes

Leftovers and Storage

Best eaten fresh from the oven. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat on a tray in a hot oven.

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

128Calories
8gProtein
6gCarbs
8gFat
2gFibre
4gSugar
340mgSodium

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