Zucchini Pizza Bites

I am super excited to share this week's recipe!  I'm sure all of you remember "Bagel Bites", as it was, and continues to be, a classic after school and late night snack favorite for kids, and maybe even college students on a budget! I've definitely had my fair share, however, it isn't the healthiest snack. When I found a healthy version of this bite sized pizza snack, in which zucchini is used as the crust, I knew I just had to try it out!  Surprisingly, using a slice of zucchini as the base for this, made for a delicious treat!  I used zucchini in a previous recipe and I just love the benefits it offers.  Zucchini is packed full of vitamin A and C, and also brings in a protein element.  I will continue to use it whenever possible in my dishes.


Ingredients
Zucchini
Pizza sauce
Mozzarella Cheese
Pepperoni
(Any toppings of your choice)

Directions:
1. Cut the zucchini into thin slices.
2. Spray zucchini with non stick cooking spray or coat with olive oil.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Broil or grill zucchini rounds for 2 minutes on each side.
4. Place zucchini on a baking sheet and top with small amounts of cheese, pepperoni and desired toppings.
5. Broil for an additional 1-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
6. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

Full directions are available on The Comfort of Cooking website

When the zucchini bites came out of the oven, they smelled amazing and tasted even better.  I made sure to season the zucchini well before cooking, and I also cut the slices fairly thin.  My mom and I ate them up before my dad even got home, so it looks like I'll have to make some more in the near future!  I think these snacks would be a perfect appetizer for a party and highly recommend that you try this recipe out!

Enjoy!