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    Home » Recipes » 30 Minutes or Less

    Zucchini Pizza

    Published: Jul 19, 2021 · Modified: Feb 3, 2022 by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    My whole family loves zucchini pizza. I love making it, because it's healthier than normal pizza, and super quick and easy to make. It's a great summertime meal. I feel like when July and August roll around, we always have a surplus of zucchini. We grow it in our garden, but even before we had a garden, neighbors and friends were always giving us their extra zucchini! It's a great way to use it up, and the kids think it's a fun dinner and eat a ton if it. For a fun summer drink to go along with it try a watermelon limeade slushy or strawberry brazilian limeade

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    Easy Healthy Delicious

    Zucchini Pizza is so easy to make. Much faster than normal pizza. You don't have to make the dough, or stretch or roll out the dough, it's just already there ready to go. It's healthy and a great way to get more vitamins and nutrients into kids (and adults!) The flavor is amazing and robust and I actually prefer it to regular pizza.

    How to Make Zucchini Pizza

    This meal comes together so quickly and easily! First, wash the zucchini. Next, slice your zucchini lengthwise. This can vary depending on zucchini size, but aim for about ⅜", maybe ¼". I find this to be a good balance between enough zucchini and not too much.

    Then the most important step! Season the zucchini. Sprinkle some salt, basil and a good garlic spread mix liberally on top. I highly recommend this garlic spread, but you can also just sprinkle on some garlic powder and parsley as a substitute.

    Next, top with sauce, cheese and desired toppings. Bake in a preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. Insert a fork into the zucchini to test for doneness. It should feel a little soft, but still a little firm. I don't like mushy zucchini, so a little firm is important to me! Cook longer for a softer zucchini. Turn the oven to broil, and broil on high for 1-3 minutes until cheese reaches preferred doneness.

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    Tips and Tricks

    I love using fresh basil. If you don't have fresh, I highly recommend Freeze Dried Basil. You just can't beat that fresh basil taste and it makes a huge difference in flavor.

    If you like your zucchini to have a little bit of crunch to it, you can cook it as little as 7 minutes. We really like that al dente texture, which is in the 15-18 minute range. If you cut your zucchini thinner or thicker, adjust the cooking time accordingly for the desired texture. Longer for thicker, shorter for thinner.

    For an even broader flavor range, instead of using mozzarella cheese, use a thinner layer of parmesan or asiago cheese.

    Storage

    Another miracle of this delicious dish is that it stores great and leftovers are delicious! Store up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven until cheese is melted.

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    Zucchini Pizza


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    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Nicole
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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    Description

    Zucchini Pizza is cheesy, gooey and full of flavor. It's all the things you love about pizza, but a great variation for a healthier meal!


    Ingredients

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    • 4 medium sized zucchini, cut into ¼" - ⅜" strips, lengthwise
    • pinch of salt
    • pinch of garlic powder
    • pinch of parsley (or garlic spread seasoning instead of garlic powder and parsley)
    • pinch of basil, fresh or freeze dried preferred
    • 1 can marinara sauce
    • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
    • Any desired pizza toppings (pepperoni, peppers, ham, mushroom, etc)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375* F
    2. Slice zucchini lengthwise into ¼"- ⅜" strips
    3. Season the zucchini. Sprinkle a pinch of some salt, basil and a good garlic spread mix liberally on top. I highly recommend this garlic spread, but you can also just sprinkle on some garlic powder and parsley as a substitute.
    4. Top with sauce, cheese and desired toppings.
    5. Bake in a preheated oven for 15-18 minutes. Insert a fork into the zucchini to test for doneness. It should feel a little soft, but still a little firm. I don't like mushy zucchini, so a little firm is important to me! Cook longer for a softer zucchini.
    6. Turn the oven to broil, and broil on high for 1-3 minutes until cheese reaches preferred doneness.
    7. Serve and Enjoy!

    Notes

    1. I love using fresh basil. If you don’t have fresh, I highly recommend freeze dried. You just can’t beat that fresh basil taste and it makes a huge difference in flavor.
    2. If you like your zucchini to have a little bit of crunch to it, you can cook it as little as 7 minutes. We really like that al dente texture, which is in the 15-18 minute range. If you cut your zucchini thinner or thicker, adjust the cooking time accordingly for the desired texture.
    3. For an even broader flavor range, instead of using mozzarella cheese, use a thinner layer of parmesan or asiago cheese.
    4. Store up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven until cheese is melted.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: pizza
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: zucchini pizza, zucchini recipes, zucchini meals, healthy pizza, gluten free pizza, zoodles, pizza variations, low carb pizza, keto pizza, atkins pizza, healthy meal ideas, quick and easy meal, summer meal, summer dinner, quick and easy, healthy food for kids, fun pizza ideas

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    1. Jennifer Stafford

      August 25, 2021 at 12:03 pm

      Definitely saving this recipe.! Love all things zucchini

      ★★★★★

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    2. Alyssa Hopkin

      August 26, 2021 at 8:56 am

      So excited to try this! I’m always looking for good gluten free options!

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    3. JCaryl

      September 09, 2021 at 10:01 am

      super easy and a great way to use up zucchini from the garden. We all love it, kids especially! Great recipe.

      ★★★★★

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