zucchini pizza
This zucchini pizza is a healthy and delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, featuring a crispy zucchini crust topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups grated zucchini excess moisture squeezed out
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg beaten
- 0.75 cup marinara sauce choose no sugar added
- 0.5 cup sliced cherry tomatoes optional topping
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess water thoroughly.
- In a bowl, mix squeezed zucchini with mozzarella, Parmesan, beaten egg, and dried oregano until combined.
- Spread the zucchini mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet into a 10-inch circle crust.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes until golden and set.
- Remove crust from oven, spread marinara sauce evenly, top with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, then bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
This pizza makes a great low-carb, gluten-free meal option that the whole family will enjoy. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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