Zucchini-pepperoni pizza bites
5
Points®
Total time: 15 min • Prep: 8 min • Cook: 7 min • Serves: 1 • Difficulty: Easy
Did someone say pizza? These little cheesy bites with turkey pepperoni and marinara are so good, you (almost) won't miss the dough! Made with zucchini as a ZeroPoint base, this recipe is perfect as an appetizer, afternoon snack, or whenever you're in the mood for something cheesy and warm. Whip them up in 15 minutes or less and get your pizza fix for just a few SmartPoints.
Ingredients
Zucchini
1 small, cut diagonally in twelve 1/4-inch-thick slices
Cooking spray
2 spray(s)
Garlic salt
⅛ tsp(s)
Store-bought marinara sauce
¼ cup(s), or home made
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup(s)
Turkey pepperoni
10 piece(s)
Crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch(es)
Instructions
1
Preheat broiler; place a wire rack on a baking sheet (line with aluminum foil if desired).
2
Coat both sides of zucchini with cooking spray; place on rack and season with garlic salt. Broil zucchini until fork tender, 5 minutes.
3
Top each zucchini round with 1 tsp sauce and 1 tsp cheese; sprinkle evenly with pepperoni. Return to broiler until bubbly, 1-2 minutes; garnish with red pepper flakes.
4
Makes 1 serving
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