Low Carb Zucchini Crust Pizza
This Zucchini Pizza Crust is super easy to make, gluten-free, paleo, low-carb, and delicious! This pizza crust is a great substitute for regular pizza dough, especially if you are on a low-carb diet or a gluten-free diet but craving pizza!
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 128.59kcal
Ingredients
Zucchini Crust Pizza
- 2 cups packed shredded zucchini (about 2-4 zucchini, depending on size) + 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- ½ salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Pizza Toppings
- Pizza Marinara - either homemade or store-bought
- Veggies: Sweet Peppers and Mushrooms.
- Protein: Pepperoni or homemade sausage.
- Cheese: Regular fresh Mozzarella works the best here.
- Additional Toppings: fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and lay out a large piece of cheesecloth or a thin clean kitchen towel. Grate the zucchini over the cheesecloth/towel by using a box grater. Grab both sides of the towel and carefully squeeze out the excess liquid over the sink. Put the zucchini in a large bowl, season it with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and let it sit for 10 minutes. This will help with absorbing any additional moisture. Pat dry with a new clean, dry towel.
- To a medium bowl, add 2 cups of packed shredded zucchini, 2 eggs, 1 cup almond flour, and the seasoning. Mix everything until you get a dough-like texture.
- Place parchment paper on a pizza peel, and then add the zucchini pizza dough on top. By using your hands, form a 12-inch diameter round pizza. Carefully transfer the pizza crust to the oven to bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and add your toppings: marinara, veggies, protein, and cheese. Return pizza back to the oven to bake for 10 additional minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Add fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan cheese on top before serving!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 128.59kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.79g | Protein: 5.63g | Fat: 10.07g | Saturated Fat: 1.75g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.48g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.19g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 43.94mg | Sodium: 54.24mg | Potassium: 39.29mg | Fiber: 1.76g | Sugar: 2.59g | Vitamin A: 106.94IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 59.89mg | Iron: 0.89mg