Zucchini, Mozzarella, Lemon and Chilli Pizzas

Ingredients:

• 2 purchased thin pizza bases
• 1 ½ cups grated mozzarella
• ⅔ cup grated Parmesan
• 3 zucchini, finely sliced
• 80-100 grams buffalo mozzarella, drained and torn into chunks
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes

To Serve:

• Mint leaves, for garnish

Method:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan bake).

2. Preheat Trays:

   • Place two oven trays in the oven to preheat. This will help ensure a crispy base.

3. Prepare the Pizzas:

   • Place each pizza base on a piece of baking paper. This makes it easier to transfer the pizzas to the hot trays.
   • Evenly sprinkle ¾ cup of the grated mozzarella and ½ cup of the grated Parmesan over each pizza base.
   • Arrange the finely sliced zucchini in a single layer over the cheese.
   • Top the zucchini with the remaining grated cheese.
   • Season with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, lemon zest, and chili flakes.
   • Divide the buffalo mozzarella chunks evenly between the pizzas, scattering them on top.

4. Bake the Pizzas:

   • Carefully slide the prepared pizzas onto the preheated oven trays.
   • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the pizzas are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. Serve:

   • Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool slightly.
   • Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Tips:

• Crispy Base: Ensuring the oven trays are preheated helps in achieving a crispy base. If the base is still soft, you might need to bake it a bit longer.
• Zucchini Water: If your zucchini releases a lot of moisture while cooking, you can pre-cook it slightly in a pan to reduce the moisture before adding it to the pizza.
• Cheese Choices: Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add additional toppings like cherry tomatoes or olives.

Enjoy your fresh and flavorful homemade pizzas! They’re perfect for a quick dinner or a casual get-together.