Craving pizza but committed to your keto lifestyle? Look no further than these incredibly delicious Keto Zucchini Pizza Bites!
Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, these low-carb bites are a satisfying alternative to traditional pizza.
Let me show you how to make one of my favorite Easy Zucchini Recipes along with a simple trick ensures these delicious bites come out perfectly crisp and never soggy. Trust me, nailing the baking process is key to avoiding a mushy mess!
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Thin slices of zucchini serve as the perfect base for your favorite marinara sauce, melty cheese, and all the classic pizza seasonings and toppings you love. Get ready to experience the joy of pizza night without the carb overload!
These are great for lunch or to serve as a side dish for dinner. They also make great appetizers just like my Bisquick Zucchini Cheddar Muffins or Zucchini Puffs.
If you are a fan, please try my Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Sticks dipped in homemade marinara sauce to serve at your next family get-together.
Table of Contents
- Keto Zucchini Recipes
- How many Carbs in Zucchini?
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 📋Ingredients
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Pre-Bake the Zucchini Rounds
- Top Tip
- Add the Toppings
- Baking Instructions
- Serving Tips
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- Make it a Meal
- Storage Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Healthy Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Keto Zucchini Recipes
Zucchini or summer squash is the perfect substitute if you want to enjoy pasta while following a keto diet. It's filled with vitamins C, A and calcium but the main reason we love this green vegetable is because it's low in carbs.
How many Carbs in Zucchini?
There are only 3 grams of net carbs per 1 medium-sized zucchini. Zucchini can be enjoyed as noodles when you use my recipe for Grilled Steak with Zucchini Veggie Spirals or Stuffed Zucchini with Beef and Cheese.
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
There's really not much that you need in the way of special kitchen tools to make this recipe, but here are my favorite tools that I used and continue to use daily:
Baking Sheet with Rack SetMore InformationKeto Meal Prep CookbookMore InformationKeto Diet Pizza And PastaMore InformationPastry brush for bakingMore Information
📋Ingredients
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
- 1 large zucchini
- Olive oil
- Marinara sauce - you can use your favorite brand of jar sauce or you can use my Homemade Tomato Sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper or your favorite Italian seasonings
Yes, I did go searching for the perfect zucchini for this photo. I used a medium to large sized zucchini but if your zucchini was smaller, you could slice it on an angle to get larger oval shapes for the pizza bites.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Slice the zucchini into ¼ inch rounds. Brush each zucchini round with a little olive oil.
Step 2: I love to sprinkle them with my Salt, Pepper and Garlic House Seasoning.
Sprinkle on your favorite pizza seasonings, such as oregano, basil, or red pepper flakes, to enhance the flavor of your pizza bites. Feel free to experiment with different combinations to recreate the taste of your favorite pizza.
Pre-Bake the Zucchini Rounds
Step 3: Pre-bake the zucchini rounds in the oven for a few minutes and then flip them and brush with a little more olive oil and another sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Top Tip
Pre-baking the zucchini rounds is the secret to crisp, low-carb pizza bites, ensuring they don't get soggy under the weight of toppings.
Add the Toppings
Step 4: Spoon a bit of marinara sauce on each pre-baked round, then top with mozzarella cheese.
Baking Instructions
Step 5: Place under the broiler this time until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving Tips
Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle fresh chopped parsley for a garnish. The next time you're craving pizza, why not try these easy and delicious Zucchini Pizza Bites. They're a great way to enjoy pizza without all the carbs or guilt!
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Make it a Meal
Zucchini Pizza Bites can be a meal all by themselves or you can serve them alongside any of these family favorite recipes:
- Hasselback Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil
- Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
- Chicken Cutlets Italian Style
- 10 Amazing Keto Zucchini Recipes
Storage Tips
Leftover zucchini pizza bites should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. While they are best enjoyed fresh, they can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Recipe FAQ's
Can you make zucchini bites ahead?
You can prepare the zucchini bites about an hour or so before you plan on serving them. Store them in the refrigerator and then bake them in the oven.
Can I add my favorite pizza toppings?
Yes! I think these would be great with pepperoni, mushrooms or even chopped peppers. Go ahead and add your favorite pizza toppings!
Can I make zucchini pizza bites in an air fryer?
Yes. Prepare the zucchini as directed above and bake at 350 degrees for 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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📖 Recipe Card
Easy Zucchini Pizza Bites
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Slice the zucchini in to ¼" inch rounds and place on a baking try that has been lined with either parchment paper or aluminum foil. If you use aluminum foil, make sure you spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
- Brush the top side of each zucchini round with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 2 minutes and then flip each zucchini round and brush with a little more olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Return to the oven for an additional 1 to 2 minutes of baking.
- Remove the tray from the oven and add a spoonful of marinara sauce on top of each zucchini round.
- Divide the mozzarella cheese evenly to the zucchini rounds and then sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese on top.
- Turn the oven up to broil and place the baking tray under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
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Let us know how it was!This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2017 with new information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Tammy Vogelgesang says
I added pepperoni to each!!!
Lois says
I love that idea! Thanks for visiting.
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Kim~madeinaday says
Looks great I am adding it to my low carb recipes! Pinned and sharing! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Lois says
Thank you! Your party is one of my favorites!
Donna @Modern on Monticello says
During the summer months we eat a lot of squash and zucchini so I am always looking for new recipes to try out. So glad you shared this one and the zucchini puffs too. #HomeMattersParty
Lois says
It's never too soon to start collecting zucchini recipes! Thank you for visiting and for your fun party!
Heather says
We do the same kind of thing with eggplant instead of zucchini! We also like to top our eggplant pizzas with something like onion and pepper, to add in even more veggies!
The zucchini intrigues me though, I bet it's just a bit crunchier than eggplant which sounds great!
Lois says
I've never tried eggplant pizzas! That sounds really yummy too. Thanks for visiting today Heather.
Synthi says
Hi Lois,
Pizza with carb! Looks something interesting and new for me. Going to try it soon and hope it will testy and yummy 🙂