Have you been "gifted" a zucchini lately? Or have more than enough in growing your garden? Seems like there is never a zucchini shortage this time of year. So the question then becomes, how do you get creative with these ubiquitous summer squash?
Here is a recipe for pizza zucchini bites from NDSU Extension for inspiration:
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Zucchini Pizza Bites
2 medium zucchini
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ c. pizza sauce
½ c. shredded part-skim mozzarella
¼ c. mini pepperonis
Sprinkle of Italian seasoning, optional
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut zucchini into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Spray both sides of zucchini rounds with non-stick cooking spray and place on baking sheet. Sprinkle zucchini with salt and pepper to taste. Roast zucchini rounds for five minutes on each side. Top each round with a small amount of pizza sauce, a sprinkle of cheese and pepperoni pieces. Roast for an additional five minutes or until cheese is melted, being careful not to burn. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and serve.
Makes six servings. Each serving has 90 calories, 5 g fat, 5 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber and 250 mg sodium
Last year, we also held a zucchini recipe contest. Here are some of those recipes: