Green Veggie Pizza Crust Recipe
Craving pizza but with a lighter twist? This veggie pizza crust answers the call. Made without any flour, this veggie pizza crust sneaks in an extra dose of vegetables, using either kale, spinach, broccoli, or zucchini. Get ready to be pleasantly surprised by just how tasty this spin on pizza is!
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli, spinach, kale, or zucchini - see notes
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. (See notes for how to prepare the veggies.) Divide between the two baking sheets and use your hands to flatten into an 8-inch circle.2 cups broccoli, ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 large eggs, 1 clove garlic, ¼ teaspoon EACH: sea salt and black pepper
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the veggie pizza crusts from the oven and, using the parchment paper, carefully flip the crusts over so the top is now face down directly on the baking sheet. Discard the parchment paper, return the crusts to the oven, and let them cook for another 5 minutes.
- Top lightly with your pizza toppings and cook for a further 15 minutes.
Notes
To prepare the veggies:
Kale and Spinach: place in your food processor and blend until finely chopped. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can using your hands.Broccoli: add the florets and stems to your food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Optional step: roast in the oven for 10 minutes to dry the broccoli so you get a crisper pizza crust.
Zucchini: grate using the small holes on your grater. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible, first using your hands and then with some paper towels.
Serving: 1 pizza crust, Calories: 243kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 219mg, Sodium: 759mg, Potassium: 400mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1134IU, Vitamin C: 82mg, Calcium: 354mg, Iron: 2mg