Zucchini-Crust Pizza Recipe
Zucchini-Crust Pizza
Kitchen Science
6
20 minutes
25 minutes
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Zucchini-Crust Pizza is the perfect way to use up zucchini, especially if you're looking for a healthier and delicious low-carb option! This dish is wonderfully versatile - You can enjoy it for brunch, lunch, or even a light supper.
What's more, it's really easy to make. Simply loosen the nutritious zucchini crust from the pan with a metal spatula, and enjoy! So why not give this healthy recipe a shot? You will not be disappointed!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded zucchini, drained
- ½ cup Egg substitute or 2 large lightly beaten eggs
- ¾ cup All-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 small Halved and sliced tomatoes
- ½ cup Red onion, chopped
- ½ cup Bell pepper, julienned
- 1 tsp. Dried oregano
- ½ tsp Dried basil
- Optional: chopped fresh basil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Stir in ½ cup mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Spread to an 11-inch circle on a 12-inch pizza pan, sprayed generously with cooking spray.
- Bake for 13-16 minutes or until golden brown. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, onion, pepper, herbs, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese has melted. If preferred, top with chopped fresh basil.