Ingredients
Scale
CRUST
3 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds)
3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (parms works too!)
1/2 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
TOPPINGS
1 cup tomato sauce (page 222 for Nikki’s!)
8 ounces fresh mozzarella
12 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. After this,Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Using a food processor or hand grater, grate the zucchini. There should be about 6 cups. Put the shredded zucchini in a large microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for about 7 minutes, stirring half way through. The zucchini should be tender. Set the zucchini aside to allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the grated cheese, dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper, flour and egg. Stir together. Once the zucchini is cooled, use a clean kitchen towel or cheese cloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. *This is extremely important, less water = better crust!* Add the zucchini to the cheese/egg mixture and stir together. Make 5 balls of dough and place each on the prepared baking sheet, about 5 inches apart. Using your hands, press down and flatten each ball to 1/4 inch thickness. Place in the oven and bake until crusts are golden brown, about 20 minutes.After this, Remove from the oven, leaving the oven on.
- Spread a spoonful of tomato sauce over each and top with a sprinkle of cheese, and tomatoes (or toppings of your liking!) Bake until cheese is melted and slightly browned, about 5-10 minutes. After this,Remove from oven and top with fresh basil.
Notes
- Any kind of toppings can be added to these pizzas. Make it your own!
- *Nikki’s zucchini crust excludes the seasonings above under “crust”, and it’s just as delicious, but I’m a seasoning girl 😉
- Excerpted from Meat On The Side: Delicious Vegetable Focused Recipes for Every Day by Nikki Dinki.
- Category: Healthy dinner