Low-Carb Zucchini & Eggplant Pizza Bites

Low-carb and pizza? Yep, it’s possible. These zucchini and eggplant pizza bites are light, healthy and, most importantly, tasty. They’re perfect when you need to whip up a meal fast and ideal as a light TV snack!

Ingredients (serves 4):

  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 5-6 Tbsp tomato sauce
  • 100 g mozzarella
  • Basil
  • Salt & pepper

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the zucchini and eggplant into slices and season them with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat some olive oil in a pan. Sauté the vegetable slices on both sides.
  4. Arrange the zucchini and eggplant slices on the baking sheet and spread tomato sauce on them. Sprinkle everything with basil and mozzarella.
  5. Bake your pizza bites in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

One serving contains about 140 calories, 5 g of carbohydrates, 7 g of protein and 9 g of fat.

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Julia Denner Julia is a dietician and sports nutritionist. Before she began her position as Communications Specialist at Runtastic, she spent several years working as a dietician in the surgical department at Vienna General Hospital. Julia is passionate about inspiring others to eat a healthy, balanced diet. View all posts by Julia Denner