Try this flavorful and healthy zucchini pizza crust for your next pizza night. Made with shredded zucchini, eggs, cheese and flour, it’s a satisfying lower-carb alternative ready for your favorite toppings.
Zucchini Pizza Crust
Try this flavorful and healthy zucchini pizza crust for your next pizza night. Made with shredded zucchini, eggs, cheese and flour, it’s a satisfying lower-carb alternative ready for your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded zucchini squeezed dry 1 to 1-1/2 medium
- 1/2 cup egg substitute or 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 small tomatoes halved and sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup julienned bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Chopped fresh basil and red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a 12-in. pizza pan coated generously with cooking spray; spread to an 11-in. circle.
- Bake until crust is golden brown, 13-16 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 400°. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese; top with tomatoes, onion, pepper, herbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake until edge is golden brown and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped basil and red pepper flakes if desired.
