Meals For Every Part of Your Day Pt. 2

Zucchini Pizza Bites

Lunch time might be the best part of my day.  It breaks up the day and lets you know that you're almost half way through with your day.  For your kids' lunch today I was thinking we could try Zucchini Pizza Bites!  Can you tell I like anything related to pizza yet!?  This recipe is so incredibly simple, it could even be used as a lunchtime snack if your children aren't that hungry.  Zucchini is one of the vegetables with the lowest amount of calories! They have only 17 calories per 100 g. They contain no saturated fats or cholesterol. Also, the peel is good source of dietary fiber that helps reduce constipation and offers some protection against colon cancers according to Nutrition-and-you.com.

For this recipe you will need:
-1 medium size zucchini
-2-3 Tablespoons of pizza sauce
-4 oz of thinly sliced mozzarella (or shredded mozzarella)
-Optional toppings: mini pepperoni, sausage crumbles, mushrooms, olives, etc.

With these measurements above, you are truly able to make your Zucchini Pizza Bite however you would enjoy it most.  If you want more sauce, add more sauce!  The toppings are completely up to the liking of whoever is eating it.

First off, line a baking pan with parchment paper.  Then diagonally slice zucchini to create a larger crust. You can then place the  zucchini slices on lined baking sheet. Put your desired amount of pizza sauce on each slice, just make sure you don't put too much that it goes over the edge of your zucchini slice. Then top with your mozzarella and add your toppings.  Set your oven to broil and cook them for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.

The woman I nanny for, Stacy, gave me this recipe and let me tell you, they are delicious.

"These might be better than real pizza!" -Halle

Although few things can replace the taste of real pizza, these zucchini bites are quite amazing!