Zucchini Pizza Bites!! A fantastic low-carb option to pizza bites! Whip these babies up in under 15 minutes and enjoy!
The Super Bowl is this Sunday. . will you be watching????
My husband is a huge Peyton Manning fan so we are cheering for the Denver Broncos all the way! As much as I love watching the game, the commercials and the halftime show, I’m all about the FOOD.
These Zucchini Pizza Bites are nothing new. . they’re all over the internet .. and they are a fabulous low carb option if you’re watching your carb in-take. Personally, I love these . . maybe more than pizza! I love that they are bite-sized and you can eat a few and still get your pizza fill!
Yesterday, I shot my segment for WISC-TV, for my Super Bowl game day eats. . and yes, at the end, I quickly mentioned these Zucchini Pizza Bites. I also shared my Football Sandwiches and my Mini Pizza Bites. Totally not low-carb but absolutely delicious!
We also had a special guest! My daughter Madeline. One of the perks of going to school in the afternoon? Mornings at home with me! And yes, this is my kitchen! Soon to be renovated!
For you folks in Madison, this segment will air on Friday at 4pm. . not sure on the exact time. . but I will also send out the link when I have it!
I’ll be back Friday with more game day eats . . until then, you don’t even have to wait for Sunday to try these Zucchini Pizza Bites! Go for it!
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 zucchini cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- marinara sauce
- pepperoni optional
- shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to broil (500 degrees).
- Using a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the olive oil. Working in batches, add zucchini and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until nicely golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place zucchini rounds onto a lined baking sheet. Top each one with the marinara sauce, a single pepperoni (if desired) and the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place into oven and cook until the cheese has melted, only for about 1-2 minutes! Remove from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Adapted from Damn Delicious.
We are big fans of these in our house. They are perfect for when you want to satisfy that pizza craving, but you want something low carb too!
Love seeing little M with you, she’s so adorable! And these pizza bites..yum!
Alice- I love this superbowl app! So happy to finally get a glimpse into your home kitchen too! I think it’s beautiful but I know it will get even better after the reno. PS- is that really Madeline??? She’s getting so big!
Awe, that’s so sweet that your daughter was in the feature with you! These zucchini pizza bites look so delicious, and make for a fantastic low-carb option! My hubby and I will be watching the super bowl highlights from Europe, we’re taking a little vaca 🙂
These look perfect! All the flavors of pizza minus the guilt! Okay…your daughters are so adorable! I bet that was fun for the both of you!
I love this idea. It looks so easy to make as well! I have a soft spot for pizza, can’t wait to try these!
Oh these look so delicious. I am all about subbing veggies for carbs when possible (except when I just really want some carbs!) I love having some healthy options for game day! Pinning!
I love snacks that are delicious, nutritious, and tempting and this hits all those categories!!
Love these low carb treats! They remind me a lot of bagel bites 🙂
I could eat my weight in these. Also? How crazy cute is Madeline????
I will not be watching the game and I will be avoiding downtown SF completely 😛 But… I will be eating these little beauties! I actually have a pizza making party I’m going to on Saturday, this would be a fantastic way to mix things up! And huge congrats on your TV success! You’re a star baby! 🙂
Oh Alice, I love your kitchen. But I also can’t wait to see the reno. These bites look amazing!
I don’t think I can wait till the Superbowl to eat these pizza bites! And so fun you got to have a cute helper in the kitchen with you during your shoot 🙂
A lot to say, so here’s a list:
1) I love your kitchen.
2) Your daughter is so adorable.
3) Peyton Manning is my favorite too, so Paul and I have a lot to talk about!
4) These are gorgeous and the cheese on top has those browny spots I love best of all.
5) You are a star!
I’m not really a fan of football at all, but I do show up for the food! These zucchini pizza bites look perfect, Alice! I’ve seen these before, but have yet to try them. Now I know what I’m making for game day!
I will most definitely be watching the Super Bowl, but I will be rooting for the other team… Sorry? 😉 Gotta cheer for my new home state! #GoPanthers! LOVE these bites, Alice! Who doesn’t want a pizza that is actually healthy?! Wish I lived in your area so I could watch your TV segments!! You are KILLING it girlfriend! I’m serious about that autograph! 😉 Cheers, friend!
I’m a long-suffering Browns fan, so the Super Bowl is only about food and socializing, as far as I’m concerned. 🙂 I’ve never seen these zucchini bites, but my family would be all over these! I’m pinning to try. Also, I love your kitchen, and your daughter is adorable! It’s really nice to see a little “behind the scenes.” Way to go with the TV spot!
So enticing! Must be really delicious ♥
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What a great idea – these look delicious! Your daughter is adorable – it’s great that she could be featured with you. Once, when I was doing a live cooking with kids segment, my son (who was 4 at the time) kept sticking his tongue out at the camera – it was so hysterical…and a little embarrassing at the same time!
Michelle, Awh, that sounds so cute!! Kids are fun and definitely lighten the mood! Love having them in the kitchen learning! Thank you for the comment!
Talk about a guilt-free game-day app! I love it! So happy for you and all these TV segments you are doing!! I’d love to do that someday.
Your daughter must have a lot of fun home with you (and the news crew!) in the morning! And this is about the best looking zucchini I’ve ever seen — I’m loving these bites! I will be watching the super bowl, however I’m not into either team. I’ll be into the food!
Looks amazing Alice!! What time is the party staring? I got the buns, lol. 😀 Always nice to see you with little M!!!!
I’m loving these healthy bites and I would inhale these during game day!
I absolutely love this recipe!! And love seeing a picture of your adorable daughter 🙂
That is so cool that you got to do this filming and that your daughter got to be there! These bites look amazing!
pepperoni: necessary!
OHMIGOSH, that photo of you and Madeleine is SO ADORABLE Alice!! So cute. Wish that I could watch the cooking segment on live TV here but I will definitely be making these zucchini bites and watching via the link! Gorgeous post and recipe xxx
Love your tv feature Alice! You guys look great! These pizza bites look delicious and I’ll definitely try them!
Oh, wow! So easy and so delicious looking. I actually just saw another recipe with zucchini boats and a similar idea (like you mentioned). I think that I like these bite-sized ones better.
Loved the segment, you and M were so adorable! 🙂 These little bites would make the perfect game day eats! I love that they’re low carb and so easy to make too!
I’m new to the zucchini as carb replacer trend, but I’m trying zoodles this week and I’m sure these bites next – they look so delicious! PS: Your daughter is sooo cute!
Ahhh. These look fantastic. I already have everything at home to make these!
These look like a fun snack or lunch-time treat to make with the little ones. I expect we’d stand around the kitchen work table and eat them as soon as we could touch them without getting burned! Thank you. Sharing as my pick for Recipe of the Day, every way I can.
These are such a great idea and can’t wait to try for my next gathering! Thanks for sharing.