Zucchini pizza bites
The whole family loves pizza! And you’ll love how this saucy, cheesy treat cuts the carbs by replacing the crust with teeth-strengthening zucchini.
But the real secret to its goodness is actually in the nutritious, veggie-packed sauce. It’s as loaded with vitamins, fiber and protein as it is full of flavor. (Make extra so you can enjoy again!)
Pizza sauce ingredients:
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2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
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2 cups marinara sauce
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½ cup spinach
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¼ cup garbanzo beans
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
Pizza bites ingredients:
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3 large zucchinis, sliced into ¼” thick rounds
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Extra-virgin olive oil
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⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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⅓ cup of your favorite toppings (Canadian bacon, sausage, peppers, olives, etc.)
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Dried oregano
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Microwave carrots for 2 minutes.
- Combine carrots with other pizza sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Place zucchini on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Spoon a thin layer of pizza sauce over each slice, top with mozzarella and your other favorite toppings.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano and bake for 10 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
- Enjoy!