Description
Broccoli Crust Pizza is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional pizza, offering a gluten-free crust made primarily from broccoli. It's customizable with various toppings and guarantees a satisfying meal without the guilt of excess carbs.
Ingredients
1 large head Broccoli florets
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 large Egg
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Dried oregano
Pinch Red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1/2 cup Tomato pizza sauce
1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
Your favorite pizza toppings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash your broccoli thoroughly. Cut into small florets
- Steam the broccoli for 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp
- Transfer the cooked broccoli to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped
- Remove excess moisture by squeezing the processed broccoli in a kitchen towel
- In a bowl, mix the broccoli, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper
- Press the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet into a pizza shape
- Pre-bake the crust for 20-25 minutes until golden brow
- Spread pizza sauce over the crust, add mozzarella and desired toppings
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted
- Let cool briefly before slicing and serving
Notes
Squeezing excess moisture from the broccoli is crucial for a crispy crust.
Parchment paper is recommended for easy transfer and baking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
