Zucchini Pizza
Easy zucchini pizza recipe perfect vegetarian meal. Fresh dough is topped with a savory red sauce, mozzarella, and thin slices of zucchini.
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- olive oil
- cornmeal
- 1 pound fresh pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
- ½ cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup thinly sliced zucchini, ⅛-inch thick
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasonings
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- red pepper flakes
- grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- If you are using store-bought pizza dough, allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Set the oven rack to the lower position. Preheat to 500ºF (260ºC). Lightly brush a large baking sheet with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle cornmeal on the pan if desired.
- On a lightly floured surface, stretch and shape the 1 pound fresh pizza dough, into a 10-inch circle.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Use your fingers to press the dough into a 12-inch circle. Leave the edges slightly thicker, about ½-inch tall and wide.
- Brush some olive oil on the edges of the dough to make the crust crispier when baked.
- Spread the ½ cup pizza or marinara sauce on top, followed by the 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ¾ cup thinly sliced zucchini,. Sprinkle the ¼ teaspoon Italian seasonings, kosher salt, and black pepper on top.
- Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle some red pepper flakes and grated parmesan cheese on top. Slice and serve the pizza immediately while it is still hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg
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