Mini Zucchini Pizzas

Looking for low carb? This simple snack recipe is a fantastic way to satisfy your pizza cravings while skipping the usual carb-filled crust.

Mini Zucchini Pizzas

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: about 2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 large zucchini (about 11 ounces), cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup pizza sauce
  • 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup miniature pepperoni slices
  • Minced fresh basil

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat broiler. Arrange zucchini in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat just until crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes per side.
  • 2. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and pepper; top with sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Broil until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 29 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.