Mini courgette pizzas with cherry tomatoes: a light option for a low carb appetizer or side dish
Mini pizza based on courgettes, quick and easy to prepare.
Recipe for 2 people.
Classic (no restrictions), Low carb, Gluten free, Vegetarian
Preparation: 00:15
Interval: 00:00
TOOLS
1 cutting board(s), 1 non-stick frying pan(es), 1 non-metallic serving plate(s)
EQUIPMENT
conventional
METERS
cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml
Ingredients Mini Zucchini Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes
– 1 large courgette, cut into 1.5 cm thick slices
– 1/2 cup(s) of grated parmesan
– 1/4 cup(s) diced peeled tomatoes (with juice)
– 1/4 cup(s) of ricotta
– olive oil to taste
– pink salt to taste (or sea salt) B
– pepper to taste B
Ingredients for finishing and decorating
– 5 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
– fresh oregano to taste (or dried oregano) B
– extra virgin olive oil to taste
PREPARATION:
1. Separate all the ingredients and utensils for the recipe.
2. Grill the courgettes (see preparation).
3. Sanitize, grate, chop and cut the other ingredients.
4. In a bowl, roughly crush the diced peeled tomato with part of the juice until it forms a thicker sauce, with the consistency of a puree.
PREPARATION:
Mini Zucchini Pizza: (this step must be done before starting the pre-preparation)
1. Clean and cut the courgettes into 1.5 cm slices.
2. Heat a non-stick pan to grill the courgettes.
3. In a bowl, season the courgette slices with salt and pepper.
4. Add the olive oil to the heated pan and brown the courgettes. Leave to act for a few minutes until golden.
5. Turn and brown on the other side.
6. Continue pre-preparation.
Mini Zucchini Pizza: (cooking)
1. On a serving plate, or a microwave-safe baking dish, arrange the courgette slices and cover each with a thin layer of tomato sauce.
2. Arrange a layer of ricotta on top and sprinkle with grated parmesan.
3. Decorate with two halves of cherry tomatoes and finish by sprinkling a pinch of oregano.
4. Place in the microwave for a minute to heat the tomato and melt the cheese (time may vary depending on your microwave).
FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:
1. Serve the courgette pizzas on a serving plate or distribute them among the plates.
2. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
b) This ingredient(s) may contain traces of gluten due to cross-contamination. Gluten does not cause any harm or discomfort to people who are not sensitive or allergic to lactose and can be consumed in moderation without any harm to health. Consumption by celiac patients, even in small quantities, can cause various reactions. We therefore always recommend reading the labels of this ingredient(s) and other ingredients that may not be marked very carefully and opting for brands that certify that the product does not contain GLUTEN.
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Source: Terra
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