Baked Zucchini Pizza Bases with Tomato Basil Sauce

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Crunchy zucchini slices topped with herbed tomato sauce and melted cheese, offering a satisfying pizza experience without grains. This Italian-inspired vegetarian recipe (low-carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs zucchini, olive oil, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange 2 zucchini slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each slice with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/4 teaspoon dried basil.
  2. Step 2: Bake for 15 minutes until zucchini is tender and edges are golden.
  3. Step 3: Remove from oven, spread 1/4 cup tomato basil sauce evenly over each slice, top with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, and bake for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with 1/4 cup torn fresh basil before serving.

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