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Zucchini Eyeballs

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We made these Zucchini Pizzas for our meal planning site during the summer.  It wasn’t until I was looking through some old pictures that I decided they look like eyeballs and would be perfect for Halloween!!

We love finding healthy food for a holiday that is famous for being the most unhealthy of them all!  With all the candy and junk food kids get, it will actually be welcoming to have a little vegetables and protein for a snack on Halloween.

While there is still a week or two left of the zucchini harvest, you should get all you can out of the zucchini’s that are left.

Zucchini is terrific for kids because:

  • It’s high in vitamin C
  • It takes on the flavor of foods you cook it with easily, helping kids to accept it.
  • It’s a good source of manganese and vitamin A  (Zucchini eyeballs for healthy eyes!)
Zucchini Eyeballs. Halloween is days away! Add this snack to your festive spread!

This snack is also a great way to get kids in the kitchen! Simply cut zucchini into diagonals, arrange slices on a baking sheet, and top with marinara sauce, cheeses, and olives. (see full recipe below).

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Zucchini Eyeballs

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time4 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 54kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 cup spaghetti or marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 8 jumbo black olives, canned

Instructions

  • Cut zucchini into diagonals, about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Arrange slices on a baking sheet.
  • Top with marinara sauce, cheese, and sliced olives.
  • Broil in oven, on high for 2-4 minutes. Watch carefully- they cook fast!

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 303mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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