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.