Grilled Zucchini Pizza Slices

Ingredients

• Large zucchini slices, cut 3/4 inch thick, see recipe directions
• Olive oil, for lightly brushing both sides of pizza and oiling grill grate
• Pizza sauce of your choice
• Grated Mozzarella cheese
• Pizza toppings of your choice

Directions

1. Rub oil over the grill grate, using a little oil on a paper towel if you like, then heat the grill to medium-high. If you are using the broiler, preheat that too.
2. Cut the zucchini into substantial slices about 3/4 inch thick. 8-Ball zucchini gives you pretty rounds, but regular zucchini can be sliced crosswise or lengthwise, depending on its shape. Skip extra-large zucchini with big seeds for this recipe.
3. Grill the zucchini for 7-8 minutes, until grill marks show and the slices are beginning to soften.
4. If one side of a zucchini slice is a bit larger, put that side on the heat first so it becomes the top.
5. While the zucchini cooks, warm the sauce if you want to.
6. Take the zucchini off the grill and set the pieces on a cutting board with the grilled side facing up, so they are ready to carry back to the kitchen.
7. Top the zucchini with sauce, cheese, and whatever toppings you like. For a pepperoni version, spread each slice with about 1 T red pizza sauce, add a generous pinch of cheese, place 4-5 slices of pepperoni on top, and finish with a tiny sprinkle more cheese.
8. Return the topped zucchini slices to the grill and cook for another 7-8 minutes with the lid closed. Check every few minutes, especially if you are using the broiler, and pull them when the cheese is melted and the toppings are lightly browned. If you are working with a gas grill that lets you control the heat, turn it to high when the pizzas go back on.
9. Remove the zucchini pizzas from the grill and serve them hot.