We were invited to a party for New Year's Eve. My children were going and we planned on being there for a while. I do not ever expect ANYONE to have food prepared that is gluten free so I always bring food. I set out to make a couple of appetizers and an entree as well as a dessert. So, the day was filled with happy cooking and I ended up with a few recipes to share.
This recipe could be made for a meal or for an appetizer. I was making it for an appetizer. You would want to double or triple the recipe for an entree. (depending on how many you are serving) I used the long zucchini for the appetizer (I cut it into bites). If you are serving as an entree and can find the round zucchini, they might be more conducive for an entree. It should be served right out of the oven though.
Recipe:
3 zucchini (you can use long or round zucchini) sliced 1/4 inch thick lengthwise (discard trimmed ends)
Pizza Sauce of your choice - I used a pre bought gf spaghetti sauce because I had it on hand
Cheese of your choice - I used cheddar/mozzarella mix shredded cheese.
Toppings of your choice - I used pepperoni
Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Grill the zucchini (either on the outdoor grill or indoor grill pan) or put the zucchini under the broiler. Watch very closely if you use the broiler. Cook the zucchini until is gets a little soft. You will need to turn it over on both sides. (widest side first). Once cooked you can add your pizza sauce to the top of the zucchini. I added pepperoni next (cut in half), then added shredded cheese and then pepperoni again. All of this is a preference. My son is very skinny but loves pepperoni so I take every opportunity to add a bit of calories for him. If you are watching calories, skip the pepperoni step altogether and use a low or no fat cheese.
Put the slices on a pan and put them under the broiler (on low). Keep the door slightly adjar and stay close by. Watch closely. When the cheese is bubbly and gets crisps around the edges, they are done! Sprinkle the top with shredded parmesan cheese if you like.
Alternative: I am certain this would work well with eggplant. Imagine a no carb pizza that taste amazing!
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