Cheesy Zucchini Bites for Christmas

This healthy zucchini is topped with tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese then baked until melted.

Ingredients 

• 5 medium zucchini (about 6 inches long)
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced

How to make it 



• 1
  Cut zucchini into 3/4-inch slices. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the insides and discard, leaving the bottom intact. Place zucchini on an ungreased baking sheet; spoon 1/2teaspoon crumbled blue cheese into each.
• 2
  Combine the Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper; sprinkle half over blue cheese. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan mixture. Bake at 400°F until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Serve warm. Makes 35 appetizers.

Nutritional Information(per serving)

• Calories: 19
• Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 3mg

• Sodium: 58mg
• Carbs: 1g
• Protein: 1g
• Fiber: 0g