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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Pizza

    Courgette (Zucchini) and Lemon Pizza

    Published: Sep 3, 2018 · Modified: Apr 26, 2022 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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    Make the most of courgette (zucchini) season by making this light and colourful Courgette and Lemon Pizza in just 10 minutes. A creamy yogurt sauce with lemon for the base, topped with slices of courgette and then a mixture of cheese on top.

    A courgette and Lemon Pizza on a wooden surface.

    Thin slices of courgette make the perfect summer pizza topping. They add plenty of colour, a light but noticeable flavour and they pair beautifully with some soft goats cheese and chives. Use yellow and green courgettes to add nice contrasting colours.

    If you are looking for some other pizza recipes to try, then why not try our Tortilla Pizza, Easy Pizza Toast or Aubergine Pizza.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients needed
    • Step by Step
    • Why should you try it?
    • Health benefits of courgettes
    • Pzza sauce
    • What to serve with Courgette Pizza
    • Storage
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Extra tips
    • More courgette (zucchini) recipes
    • Recipe
    • Feedback

    Ingredients needed

    • Ready made pizza base - We like the ready made ones from Northern Dough Co (not an advert - we just really love them) and they save us so much time. you can make your own pizza base if you prefer. Why not try our Wholewheat Pizza Base?
    • Greek yogurt - you could swap this for creme fraiche.
    • Light mature cheddar - using a strong cheddar like this means you can use less of it. You could use mozzarella instead.
    • Lemon juice and zest - This adds a lovely light and fresh flavour.
    • Sea salt and black pepper - Season to taste.
    • Courgette - We used a small green and small yellow courgette, as the contrast of colours look really nice on this pizza. You could just use a green courgette though, and these are cheaper and available in pretty much all supermarkets. We found yellow courgettes in our local farm shop. Choose ones that are no longer than 8 inches and are free of nicks. A really fresh courgette will have very tiny hairs on the skin.
    • Soft goats cheese - Feta works as an alternative.
    • Chives - This adds a slight onion flavour and some colour too.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Two courgettes, a ball of pizza dough, bowls of cheese and yogurt, lemon halves and chives.

    Step by Step

    One: Roll the Pizza base out.

    A pizza tray with pizza dough rolled out on it.

    Two: In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, half the cheddar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly across the pizza base.

    Pizza dough with a yogurt sauce spread over it.

    Three: Add the sliced courgette (zucchini).

    A pizza base with a yogurt sauce and slices of zucchini.

    Four: Top with the rest of the cheddar and goats cheese.

    A pizza base topped with a yogurt sauce, sliced zucchini and cheese.

    Five: Sprinkle with chives and put in a preheated oven at for 10 minutes. If the base is still a little soft, put it back in the oven for 5 minutes.

    Zucchini pizza with chopped chives sprinkled over it.

    Six: Sprinkle over some more chives and the lemon zest before serving.

    A Courgette and Lemon Pizza with a slice cut out sat on a wooden surface. sliced lemons and courgettes are next to it.

    Why should you try it?

    • A great way to use up courgettes - If you grow courgettes then you will know that they can take over your garden. This is a great way to us up a couple of them.
    • Quick - This courgette pizza is ready in just 15 minutes.
    • Low in calories - only 306 calories for half a pizza.
    • Light and fresh flavours - Pizza doesn't have to be heavy and this is nice and light.

    Health benefits of courgettes

    Firstly, are they called courgettes or zucchinis? They are essentially the same vegetable but are called different things in different countries. In the UK, they are known as a courgettes, but in the US, they are called zucchini.

    Technically though, there is a difference between the two. The names are used to refer to that same plant, but which is growing at a different stage of plant's development. The courgette is younger and therefore slightly smaller than the older and larger zucchini.

    For any recipe on this blog that uses courgette we are also referring to a zucchini too. For more UK/US food terms see our chart of food translations.

    Courgettes are very low in calories and they have a high water content. They are also super nutritious as they are a great source of vitamins A and C, potassium and fibre.

    Make sure to include the skin of the courgette in the pizza, as that is where most of the fibre comes from.

    Melted cheese over green and yellow courgette slices.

    Pzza sauce

    Who says pizza has to have a tomato base? Not us! This creamy base is made out of yogurt and cheese with some lemon stirred through. Keep this pizza vegan and use a soya yogurt (and vegan cheese of course) - it might get a little bit watery after cooking though.

    Even if you use Greek yogurt like we did, it will have a little bit of water on top when you pull it out of the oven, but once you slice it off that will just drain off.

    It makes such a nice change and compliments the courgette perfectly. Of course you could use a classic tomato pizza sauce, but it's good to think outside the box sometimes and change pizza night up a little.

    What to serve with Courgette Pizza

    Pizza and any kind of potato goes well. Why not try our Air Fryer Potato Wedges, Skin On Fries, Hasselback Potatoes, Parmesan Truffle Fries or Homemade Garlic Crisps?

    If you are looking for some vegetable side dishes, then we have got you covered too. Try our Cheesy Cauliflower Nuggets, Broccoli Slaw, Garlic Spring Greens and Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli.

    If salads are more your thing, we have a Cucumber and Radish Salad, Chopped Blue Cheese Salad or Little Gem Salad.

    A green and yellow courgette pizza with a slice cut out.

    Storage

    This courgette pizza is best eaten immediately. However, if you do have leftovers then they can be wrapped in foil and stored in the fridge for 2 days. We would recommend eating it cold as the yoghurt doesn't reheat very well.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is courgette pizza gluten free?

    As long as you use gluten free pizza base and make sure there is no cross contamination, these can be gluten free.

    Is courgette pizza vegan?

    If you use vegan cheese and yoghurt, then yes these can be vegan.

    Is courgette pizza healthy?

    You can use a low fat yoghurt and cheese to make this lower in calories. This is lighter than a takeaway pizza and you can also add lots of vegetables to make it more nutrient dense.

    Can you make courgette pizza in advance?

    Yes, you can make this a couple of hours in advance and then keep it in the fridge until you are ready to cook it.

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    Extra tips

    • Try to use yellow and green courgettes to give varied colour and flavour. However if you can't find yellow courgettes you can just use green.
    • If you don't fancy making this with a yogurt sauce, you could swap it for a classic tomato sauce instead.
    • The courgettes may produce some liquid when cooking, so just drain it a little and then put it back in the oven for a little longer.
    • Want to make this pizza vegan? Swap the Greek yogurt for soya yogurt and use vegan cheese.
    • We drizzled some olive oil over the pizza before serving, but you could leave that out.
    • Like some spice on your pizza? Sprinkle over some red chilli flakes before serving.

    More courgette (zucchini) recipes

    • Easy Courgette Fritters
    • Creamy Courgette Soup
    • Courgette (Zucchini) Pizza Bites
    • Courgette Risotto

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    Recipe

    Courgette and lemon pizza on a wooden surface surrounded by sliced courgette

    Courgette (Zucchini) and Lemon Pizza

    Make the most of courgette season by making this light and colourful Courgette and Lemon Pizza in just 10 minutes. 
    4.95 from 18 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: British, Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Allergen:
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    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 306kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 1 ready made pizza base
    • 3 tablespoon Greek yogurt (heaped)
    • 40 g light mature cheddar
    • 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
    • 0.5 small yellow courgette sliced
    • 0.5 small green courgette sliced
    • 30 g soft goats cheese crumbled
    • 1 lemon (juice and jest only)
    • 3 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Roll the Pizza base out.
    • In a bowl, mix together the Greek yoghurt, half the cheddar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly across the pizza base.
    • Add the sliced courgette.
    • Top with the rest of the cheddar and goats cheese.
    • Sprinkle with chives and put in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 for 10 minutes. If the base is still a little soft, put it back in the oven for 5 minutes.
    • Sprinkle over some more chives and the lemon zest before serving.

    Notes

    • Try to use yellow and green courgettes to give varied colour and flavour. However if you can't find yellow courgettes you can just use green.
    • If you don't fancy making this with a yogurt sauce, you could swap it for a classic tomato sauce instead.
    • The courgettes may produce some liquid when cooking, so just drain it a little and then put it back in the oven for a little longer.
    • Want to make this pizza vegan? Swap the Greek yogurt for soya yogurt and use vegan cheese.
    • We drizzled some olive oil over the pizza before serving, but you could leave that out.
    • Like some spice on your pizza? Sprinkle over some red chilli flakes before serving.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 0.5pizza | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 1156mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 21.5mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 0.4mg
    Have you tried this recipe?Mention @hungryhealthyhappy on Instagram and tag #hungryhealthyhappy!
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Comments

    1. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      September 14, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      This is genius! Zucchini pizza would pretty much ensure that everyone would eat their vegetables.

      Reply
    2. Chris Collins

      September 14, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so fresh and vibrant! Can't wait to give the recipe a go :)

      Reply
    3. Wajeeha

      September 14, 2018 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      Such a beautiful pizza! I love the sound of that yogurt sauce and the courgettes look so pretty...

      Reply
    4. Mary Bostow

      September 14, 2018 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      Oooh, this looks SO good! Would love to try this. Thank you for a great recipe!

      Reply
    5. Jyoti kiran

      September 09, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      Looks so amazing.
      Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    6. Michelle

      September 09, 2018 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious and fresh version of pizza, perfect for late summer and a brilliant way to eat extra veg.

      Reply
    7. Dems Banjo

      September 04, 2018 at 6:27 pm

      4 stars
      Thanks Dannii,
      This courgette and lemon pizza looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe here, i love pizza and will give it a try.

      Reply
    8. Kelly Anthony

      September 04, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      This zucchini and lemon pizza looks so light and delicious. I love how quick and flavorful it is.

      Reply
    9. Cindy Gordon

      September 04, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      This is a show stopper, I LOVE the colors in this. So simple and yet so beautiful! Love all the ingredient flavors paired together! YUM

      Reply
    10. Catherine Brown

      September 04, 2018 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      Now this is a GORGEOUS pizza! Those flavors (and colors) are so perfect together! Really can't wait to try this one!

      Reply
    11. Claudia Lamascolo

      September 04, 2018 at 12:05 pm

      I love how vibrant your colors in this pizza is. I think I would totally eat this for even breakfast it looks so good!

      Reply
    12. Danielle Wolter

      September 04, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so fresh and delicious. Love that you used goat cheese!

      Reply
    13. Ann

      September 04, 2018 at 2:49 am

      5 stars
      Whoa, never occurred to me to put a yogurt base on a pizza but this sounds amazing! Must try!

      Reply
    14. Caroline

      September 04, 2018 at 2:45 am

      5 stars
      Lemon and zucchini go so well so I'm intrigued to give this a try. Sounds tasty!

      Reply
    15. Marc @ Norecipes

      September 04, 2018 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      Wow that's so colorful and sunny! Also love that you used greek yogurt, I can almost taste the combo of the creamy tart yogurt and savory cheddar.

      Reply
    16. Rhiannon

      September 04, 2018 at 12:11 am

      5 stars
      Wow I would never have thought of that as a pizza topping but it does sound beautifully light and fresh. We’ll have to give it a try

      Reply

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