Servings: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (look for a low-sugar or sugar-free option)
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced olives, diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, etc.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with non-stick spray.
- Place the zucchini rounds on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly season them with salt and pepper.
- Spoon a small amount of marinara sauce onto each zucchini round, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce on each zucchini round.
- Add any optional toppings you desire, such as sliced olives, diced bell peppers, or sliced mushrooms.
- In a small bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the zucchini rounds.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the zucchini is tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the zucchini pizza bites hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 85
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 250mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 7g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 6g
Note: Nutritional values may vary depending on the specific ingredients used and any optional toppings added.
Here’s a breakdown of the points for each ingredient:
- Zucchinis (2 medium): Zucchinis are very low in calories and SmartPoints. Let’s estimate it at around 0 points.
- Marinara sauce (1/2 cup): The points for marinara sauce can vary depending on the brand and specific ingredients used. Look for a low-sugar or sugar-free option to minimize points. Let’s estimate it at around 2-3 SmartPoints for 1/2 cup.
- Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup): Part-skim mozzarella cheese is lower in fat and calories compared to full-fat cheese, resulting in fewer SmartPoints. Let’s estimate it at around 4-5 SmartPoints for 1/2 cup.
- Grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup): Parmesan cheese is typically higher in SmartPoints due to its higher fat content. Let’s estimate it at around 5-6 SmartPoints for 1/4 cup.
- Dried oregano (1 teaspoon) and garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon): Spices are generally very low in calories and SmartPoints. Let’s estimate them at around 0 points.
- Salt and pepper: If used in moderation, salt and pepper are 0 points.
- Optional toppings (sliced olives, diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, etc.): The points for optional toppings will depend on their specific nutritional values. Let’s estimate them at around 0-1 SmartPoints per serving, depending on the toppings chosen.
Now, let’s add up the estimated points:
- Zucchinis: 0 points
- Marinara sauce: 2-3 points
- Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese: 4-5 points
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 2-4 points
- Dried oregano and garlic powder: 0 points
- Salt and pepper: 0 points
- Optional toppings: 0-1 points
So, the total SmartPoints for the ingredients would be around 6-13 points,