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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian

    Courgette (Zucchini) Pizza Bites

    By Dannii · Published 9th September 2018 · Updated 10th January 2022 · 82 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links and generates income via ads · This site uses cookies · Post contains 980 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

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    Courgette pizza bites with a text title overlay.

    For those days when you want something lower in carbs, but you still have those pizza cravings - I give you these Courgette (Zucchini) Pizza Bites. They have all the delicious cheesy and tomato-y toppings of a pizza, but sat on top of little discs of courgette (zucchini), rather than dough.

    Ten slices of courgette (zucchini) with pizza topping.

    Let's face it, a pizza is all about the toppings anyway. Hardly anyone bites in to a pizza and says "Mmmm, what a delicious base", although I did say that when we were in Rome.

    Pizza is my weakness and it always has been. Let's just say that we were on first name terms with the pizza delivery guy at one point. Which is when we knew things needed to change. So, we started experimenting with some healthy pizza alternatives and this is one of our favourites. Even better is that the kids love it too.

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    • Step by step
    • Why should you try it?
    • Courgette pizza base
    • What toppings to use
    • Pizza base alternative
    • Extra tips
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    What you will need

    • Courgette (zucchini) -  Jumbo size (at least 2 inches in diameter, but bigger is better). Not the kind of courgette you will find in a supermarket - you may need to go to a farmer's market or grow your own.
    • Chopped tomatoes - Try to use the best quality canned tomatoes as cheaper ones can be quite watery.
    • Cheese - We use mature cheddar because it has such a strong flavour, that you don't need to use a lot of it.
    • Herbs - We used basil and oregano for an authentic pizza taste.
    • Garlic powder - Because everything is better with garlic! This is optional though.
    Sliced courgette (zucchini), a bowl of tomatoes, grated cheese and herbs on a textured surface.

    Step by step

    One: Put the courgette slices on a baking tray and spray with a little oil. Put them under the grill for 2 minutes each side. Take them out of the grill and add one tablespoon of chopped tomatoes to each circle.

    Two shot collage of 10 slices of courgette, then with chopped tomatoes added to each one.

    Two: Sprinkle over the garlic and oregano. Add the cheese.

    Garlic and oregano sprinkled over the tomato and then grated cheese added.


    Five: Sprinkle the basil on top. Put them back under the grill for 3 minutes, until the cheese bubbles.

    Two shot collage showing chopped basil added and then the bites cooked.

    Why should you try it?

    • A delicious low carb pizza alternative
    • Ready in just 10 minutes
    • Easy to adapt with your favourite pizza toppings
    • Kids love them

    Courgette pizza base

    You have probably seen courgette pizza bases lighting the low carb world on fire. They are made by mixing grated courgette, egg and cheese together and forming a dough.

    You don't need to go to that much effort for these, as a big round of courgette makes a perfect sturdy pizza base, and a portion of vegetables too. Win-win!

    Imagine sitting there eating these pizza bites and knowing you are eating some vegetables too. *Smug pizza eating face*. Oh, and these only take 7 minutes to make too!

    Slices of courgette with tomato and cheese on top.

    What toppings to use

    We have kept the toppings simple with just cheese, tomato and herbs - but feel free to get creative. You don't have much space to work with like you would on a big pizza dough, but you can put a few extras on.

    Some finely chopped shallots and spinach would be good, or chorizo if you want meat.

    Not only do we recommend using a really good strong cheese on these (the stronger the cheese, the less of it you will need, which means lower in calories and fat), but the tomatoes should be the best quality too. Cheap tinned chopped tomatoes will be too runny for this recipe.

    Pizza base alternative

    If you are not a fan of courgettes, we have made these with aubergine (eggplant) as the base too and it's worked just as well. Plus, you can usually find massive aubergines, which means all the more room for those toppings.

    Giant tomato slices, Portobello mushrooms or even a cauliflower steak would work too. Here is a challenge, find as many vegetables as you can to use as a pizza base. Don't we all love a challenge that involves pizza?

    A large slice of courgette topped with chopped tomato, melted cheese and basil leaves.

    Extra tips

    • If you don't like courgette, then you can use aubergine (eggplant), tomatoes or Portobello mushrooms as the base instead.
    • These little bites can't handle too many toppings due to their size, but some finely chopped onions, spinach or chorizo under the cheese works well.
    • We used cheddar cheese, but try some Parmesan or goats cheese instead.
    • Serve them with homemade potato wedges for a filling meal.

    More pizza recipes

    • French Bread Pizza
    • Garlic Mushroom Pizza
    • Healthier Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
    • Courgette (Zucchini) and Lemon Pizza

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    Recipe

    A disk of courgette covered with pizza toppings and basil leaves

    Courgette (Zucchini) Pizza Bites

    These Courgette Pizza Bites have all the delicious cheesy and tomatoey toppings of a pizza, but sat on top of little discs of courgette (zucchini), rather than dough.
    The words low carb in a white circle.
    Low Carb
    5 from 45 votes
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    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: British, Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Allergen:
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    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 111kcal
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    Ingredients

    UK Metric Measures - US Customary Measures
    • 1 Jumbo courgette (at least 3" diameter, or use 2 medium sized) cut in to circles
    • 10 tablespoon Chopped tomatoes canned
    • 40 g Mature cheddar cheese
    • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
    • 15 Basil leaves finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Put the courgette slices on a baking tray and spray with a little oil. Put them under the grill for 2 minutes each side.
      1 Jumbo courgette (at least 3" diameter, or use 2 medium sized)
    • Take them out of the grill and add one tablespoon of chopped tomatoes to each circle.
      10 tablespoon Chopped tomatoes
    • Sprinkle over the garlic and oregano.
      1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
    • Add the cheese.
      40 g Mature cheddar cheese
    • Sprinkle the basil on top.
      15 Basil leaves
    • Put them back under the grill for 3 minutes, until the cheese bubbles.

    Notes

    • If you don't like courgette, then you can use aubergine (eggplant), tomatoes or Portobello mushrooms as the base instead.
    • These little bites can't handle too many toppings due to their size, but some finely chopped onions, spinach or chorizo under the cheese works well.
    • We used cheddar cheese, but try some Parmesan or goats cheese instead.
    • Serve them with homemade potato wedges for a filling meal.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 5pizza bites | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    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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    1. Edyta at Eating European

      September 11, 2018 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      Now, this is my kinda recipe. I love pizza but always feel guilty by all the "dough", but these zucchini pizza bites will do the trick :)

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    2. Jenni LeBaron

      September 11, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      What a great easy and low carb way to enjoy pizza! These look like a fun new option a for a good pizza night!

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