Zucchini Marinara Bites

Name: Zucchini Marinara Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 EACH zucchini, trimmed; 24 TRISCUIT Crackers; ½ cup spaghetti sauce; 6 ciliegine fresh mozzarella balls in water, each cut into 4 slices

Summer's bounty of fresh zucchini makes a delicious appetizer idea use it to top whole grain crackers along with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella.

Well-being ChoiceLow Saturated Fat

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The flavors of a classic Italian appetizer in a quick-and-easy, smart snack? Yes, please.

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Servings:

Makes 8 servings, 3 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

1 EACH small green and yellow zucchini, trimmed
24 TRISCUIT Crackers
½ cup spaghetti sauce
6 ciliegine fresh mozzarella balls in water, each cut into 4 slices

Directions

Use spiral slicer to cut zucchini into "noodles." Cut in half.

Cook in nonstick skillet on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or just until softened.

Top crackers with spaghetti sauce and cheese.

Add zucchini.

Recipe Tips

How to Make the Zucchini "Noodles" Without a Spiral SlicerUse the largest hole of a box grater to shred each zucchini into long lengthwise shreds. Or, use a large knife to cut each zucchini into long, thin matchlike sticks.
VariationTo serve warm, heat oven to 350°F. Top crackers with spaghetti sauce and cheese as directed. Bake 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted. Meanwhile, cook zucchini as directed. Top crackers with zucchini before serving.
SubstituteSubstitute 1/2 cup ricotta cheese for the sliced ciliegine.

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