These zucchini pizza bites are good starter to any Italian dinner–all the good taste of pizza without the gluten.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) container small mozzarella balls
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup Panko, bread crumbs
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 (6 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with foil. Slice mozzarella balls in half; set aside.
Step 2
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Rinse tomatoes and put in the boiling water for blanching. Remove after 1 minute, let cool slightly, and use your hands to peel the skin; it should slip off easily.
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in another small pot. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add peeled tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Cook tomatoes, breaking up with a spoon, to create a sauce. Let cook while you prepare zucchini.
Step 4
Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl until mixture is consistent. Put panko in a shallow bowl.
Step 5
Dip zucchini pieces into the egg-water mixture, then coat both sides with panko.
Step 6
Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add panko-coated zucchini slices and saute until golden brown, flipping occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared cookie sheet.
Step 7
Top each zucchini slice with about 1 teaspoon sauce and 1 pepperoni slice. Place 1 piece mozzarella on top of each zucchini.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven until mozzarella is slightly melted, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 272 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat8g | 41% |
Cholesterol68mg | 23% |
Sodium441mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein12g | |
Vitamin C13mg | 64% |
Calcium188mg | 14% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium280mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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