Breaded Zucchini Pizza Bites

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with foil. Slice mozzarella balls in half; set aside.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Rinse tomatoes and put in the boiling water for blanching. Remove after 1 minute, let cool slightly, and use your hands to peel the skin; it should slip off easily.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in another small pot. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add peeled tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Cook tomatoes, breaking up with a spoon, to create a sauce. Let cook while you prepare zucchini.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl until mixture is consistent. Put panko in a shallow bowl.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Dip zucchini pieces into the egg-water mixture, then coat both sides with panko.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add panko-coated zucchini slices and saute until golden brown, flipping occasionally, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared cookie sheet.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Top each zucchini slice with about 1 teaspoon sauce and 1 pepperoni slice. Place 1 piece mozzarella on top of each zucchini.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until mozzarella is slightly melted, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)