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zucchini pizza

Zucchini pizza

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds store-bought pizza dough
  • 1 medium zucchini thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Prepare the dough: Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  3. Brush with olive oil: Lightly brush the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. This helps prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  4. Pre-bake the crust: Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes, or until it is lightly golden.
  5. Add the sauce: Remove the crust from the oven and spread the marinara or pizza sauce evenly over the surface.
  6. Add the cheese and zucchini: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer over the cheese.
  7. Season: Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using, over the zucchini. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake the pizza: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
  9. Garnish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve warm.