Low-Carb Zucchini Crust Pizza | dietplan-101.com

This unique low-carb zucchini crust pizza has a quiche-like crust, and it is gluten-free too! Even with simple toppings (e.g. bell pepper, olive), it is still delicious and is a great choice for brunch, lunch, or light supper.

Yields: 6 servings (Each serving: 3.7 g Net Carbs)

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (454 g) zucchini (grated)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsps dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/3 cup ground almond

For topping:

  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 small yellow bell pepper (cut into rings)
  • 6 black olives (pitted & sliced)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
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Instructions:

  1. Add salt to grated zucchini, toss well and set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 480°F/250°C.
  3. Squeeze out the extra moisture from grated zucchini using a cloth.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients to the dried grated zucchini and mix until well combined.
  5. Place the zucchini crust mixture onto parchment paper and spread out evenly to form a circle of 8″ diameter, 1/2″ thick.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
  7. Remove the baked pizza crust from the oven, spread with pizza sauce, then top with toppings and grated mozzarella.
  8. Return to the oven and bake at 450°F/230°C for 8 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned brown.
  9. Allow pizza to cool before cutting.
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