Easy baked courgette mini pizzas with mozzarella and Mediterranean toppings

Courgette pizza bites are a fun and tasty alternative to classic pizza, made with sliced courgettes as the base. Perfect as a starter, finger food or side dish, quick to prepare, naturally low-carb and such a great way to get kids enjoying vegetables since highly customisable.

Serves: 2 | Preparation time: 15 mins | Cooking time: approx. 20 mins

  • 1–2 courgettes (zucchini)
  • Grated mozzarella or cheese mix, to taste
  • 3–4 cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 3–4 pitted black olives, sliced
  • 2–3 anchovy fillets in olive oil, finely chopped
  • Dried oregano, to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Alternative: replace cherry tomatoes with tomato sauce, seasoned with olive oil, salt and oregano.

Method

1.Chop the anchovy fillets, dice the cherry tomatoes and slice the black olives.
Place everything in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt and dried oregano. Mix well and set aside.

2.Wash the courgettes and cut them into slices about 1 cm thick.
Arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.


3.Lightly brush each courgette slice with EVOO and season with a pinch of salt.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 200°C / 390°F / Gas Mark 6 for 5 minutes.


4.Remove the tray from the oven (do not turn it off).
Spoon a little of the topping onto each courgette slice and finish with grated mozzarella or cheese of your choice.


5.Return to the oven for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden and enjoy your courgette pizza bites.

 

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