Description
The cutest plant-based pizza bites made with a zucchini base and loaded with more vegetables. Serve solo as an appetizer or over grains for a meal!
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini, sliced into ½” rounds
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- ¼ cup vegan mozzarella cheese
- Kalamata olives, sliced
- Onion, sliced thin
- Bell pepper, finely chopped
- Mushrooms, finely chopped
- Dried basil
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the zucchini into ½” rounds and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Top each zucchini round with ~1 tsp of pizza sauce. Sprinkle them with vegan mozzarella cheese. Top them with chopped olives, onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sprinkle with a pinch of dried basil, dried oregano, and optional garlic powder.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake them for 18-20 minutes, or until the zucchini is soft to the touch, but not mushy, the cheese is melted, and the vegetables are lightly browned and crispy.
- Serve immediately by themselves or over quinoa for a more extensive meal.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, until warmed throughout.
Notes
Recipe adapted from The Food Network
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Oven-Bake
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan