Courgette Pizza Bites

Easy baked courgette mini pizzas with mozzarella and Mediterranean toppings

These 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, they are quick to prepare, naturally low-carb and a great way to get both adults and children to enjoy vegetables.

Cheesy, colourful and highly customisable, Courgette Pizza Bites are perfect for family dinners or a quick weeknight meal.

Serves: 2 | Preparation time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 15-20 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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