Zucchini Zen Garden Pizza Food

ZUCCHINI PIZZA BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Slice the zucchini 1/4-inch thick; you should get about 24 slices. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Top each slice with 1/2 teaspoon marinara sauce and 1 teaspoon mozzarella.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 8 minutes.

ZUCCHINI ZEN GARDEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Unroll crust on cookie sheet.
• Spoon dollops of pizza sauce and pesto over crust; spread to cover crust with blend of sauces. Top with mozzarella cheese, corn, tomatoes, zucchini, sausage and onion. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until crust edges are golden brown. Cool slightly before cutting. Sprinkle with basil.

ZUCCHINI PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat enough olive oil to coat the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat; arrange zucchini slices in the hot oil. Sprinkle zucchini slices with red pepper flakes, garlic salt, and onion salt. Fry until zucchini slices are slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Sprinkle each slice with Romano cheese and spoonful of tomato sauce; cook until cheese just begins to melt, 2 to 3 minutes. Top tomato sauce layer with Mexican cheese blend; cover skillet and cook until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

CORN AND ZUCCHINI PIZZA

Steps:

• Turn a gas burner on high. Char the poblano chile on the burner grate, turning occasionally with tongs, until blackened all over. Alternately, you can char the poblano under the broiler, turning every few minutes until charred all over.
• Place the charred poblano in a heatproof bowl and cover with a plate. Allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove the charred skins by rubbing the poblano with your hands. (It is okay if a few black specks remain.) When cool enough, remove the stem and seeds and thinly slice the flesh.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet with olive oil.
• On a lightly floured surface, pat or roll the dough out until it is very thin. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey and chipotle chile. Spread the mixture evenly over the dough. Sprinkle on the cheeses, poblano chile, zucchini ribbons and corn. Drizzle the pizza lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake the pizza until the cheese is all melty and gooey, 15 minutes. Top with fresh basil and microgreens. Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Remove the ends of the zucchini and, if they are large, cut in half lengthwise. Slice the zucchini diagonally in 1/2-inch slices. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan and add the onions. Cook for 10 minutes on medium-low heat, until they start to brown. Add half the zucchini, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the pan and cook, tossing occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, until just cooked through. Sprinkle with Parmesan and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove to a serving platter and repeat with the rest of the zucchini. Serve immediately.
• Note: If you cook too much zucchini in one pan, you end up steaming rather than sauteing it. I prefer to cook it in 2 batches.

ZUCCHINI AND FRESH TOMATO PIZZA WITH FONTINA

Steps:

• In a skillet saute the onions, garlic, and salt in the olive oil on medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes, until translucent.
• Add the ground fennel and zucchini and cook until the zucchini starts to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and add the tomatoes and basil.
• Allow to cool somewhat and drain any excess liquid before spreading on the pizza crust.
• Then top with cheese, if you wish, and bake according to the pizza crust directions.
• Enjoy!