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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish

    Zucchini Pizza

    Published: Jul 19, 2021 · Modified: Jul 18, 2022 by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    This Baked Zucchini Pizza recipe is loved by everyone in the family! I love making it, because it's healthier than normal pizza, and super quick and easy to make. It's a great summertime meal to make with fresh zucchini from our garden.

    zucchini pizza on a plate.

    Zucchini Pizza is delicious anytime of year, but is popular in the summer and early fall when zucchini is in season. Here are some fresh harvest garden tips! For more Zucchini recipes check out our Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Roasted Zucchini, Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters.

    For a fun summer drink to go along with it try a watermelon limeade slushy or strawberry brazilian limeade

    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.

    Instructions

    seasoned zucchini in a pan.

    1. Preheat oven to 375* F. Then wash the zucchini. Next, slice zucchini lengthwise. This can vary depending on size, but aim for about ⅜", maybe ¼". I find this to be a good balance between enough zucchini and not too much. Then season! I like to use plenty of seasonings for more flavor.

    zucchini with marinara sauce in a pan.

    2. Top with your favorite marinara or pizza sauce! Make sure it's well coated.

    zucchini with shredded cheese on it.

    3. Top with cheese. Use as much as you want, we like a lot on ours! Add your desired toppings. We like mini pepperonis, ham, and tomatoes best.

    cooked zucchini pizza

    4. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Insert a fork to test for doneness. It should feel a little soft, yet still a little firm. Cook longer for softer zucchini and shorter for more firm. Turn the oven to broil and broil on high for 1-3 minutes until cheese reaches preferred doneness.

    Variations and Substitutions

    • 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.
    • Make Zucchini Pizza Casserole by making the pizzas and layering on top of each other, going horizontally, then vertically, then horizontally for 3 layers. Bake 20-25 minutes until it's starting to soften yet still a bit firm. Then broil for 1-3 minutes.

    TOP TIP

    Season the zucchini before adding the sauce!! This truly is what makes this dish so flavorful and delicious!

    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.

    cooked zucchini pizza
    zucchini pizza on a plate.

    Zucchini Pizza

    Nicole
    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!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories/serving 181 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 medium sized zucchini cut into ¼" - ⅜" strips, lengthwise
    • ½ teaspoons salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon parsley or garlic spread seasoning instead of garlic powder and parsley
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried or freeze dried
    • 12 oz marinara sauce
    • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
    • Any desired pizza toppings pepperoni, peppers, ham, mushroom, etc

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375* F
    • Slice zucchini lengthwise into ¼"- ⅜" strips. Combine salt, basil, garlic and parsley together in a bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture on top of the zucchini. 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. No mushy zucchini here! You should be able to insert a fork pretty easily, but it should still feel slightly firm.
    • Turn the oven to broil, and broil on high for 1-3 minutes until cheese reaches preferred doneness.
    • Serve and Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Store up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven until cheese is melted. Or reheat in the air fryer at 400* for 2-3 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1whole zucchiniCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 973mgPotassium: 802mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1072IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Jennifer Stafford

      August 25, 2021 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely saving this recipe.! Love all things zucchini and this zucchini pizza was really really good. Can't wait to have it again! Great recipe.

      Reply
    2. JCaryl

      September 09, 2021 at 10:01 am

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

      Reply
    3. Alyssa Hopkin

      September 26, 2021 at 8:56 am

      So excited about this recipe! I’m always looking for good gluten free options, and this zucchini pizza really hit the spot for me.

      Reply
    4. L

      September 30, 2021 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      Love this! Zucchini Pizza is one of my favorite ways to soothe my pizza cravings, without the carbs! Delicious!

      Reply
    5. Claudia Lamascolo

      June 29, 2022 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      This was so easy and zucchini pizza is something everyone in my house goes crazy for. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    6. Priya Srinivasan

      July 10, 2022 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      My family is totally loving this zucchini pizza! And all that toppings makes it all the more delish! We had some fun trying different toppings!

      Reply
    7. Tayler Ross

      July 11, 2022 at 9:44 pm

      5 stars
      My garden is bursting with zucchini, and this was the perfect way to use some of it. I'm excited to try the zucchini pizza casserole next time. yum!

      Reply

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