Broccoli Pizza Crust
A delicious, low-carb recipe for Broccoli Pizza Crust. Add any of your favorite toppings! If you like cauliflower crust pizza, you'll love this version.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium head broccoli (cut into florets (about 16 ounce with center stem, 12 ounces florets))
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (or another 1 tablespoon Parmesan)
- 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce (homemade or good quality store-bought)
- 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella (sliced, shredded, or roughly torn into small pieces)
- Pizza toppings of choice (I kept it classic with sautéed cherry tomatoes)
- Thinly sliced fresh basil (optional but delicious)
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (do not skip lining it!).
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Rice the broccoli: Place half of the broccoli florets in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse in 5-second bursts until the broccoli is in fine crumbs. Transfer to a large, microwave-safe bowl. Repeat with the remaining broccoli. You should have about 2 1/2 to 3 cups broccoli rice total.
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Cover the broccoli and microwave on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it is steamed. Let cool for 2 minutes, then transfer to a large, clean kitchen towel. Once cool enough to handle, wrap the towel around the broccoli and squeeze out as much liquid as you possibly can, adding a second towel if needed.
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Add the broccoli to a large mixing bowl (this can be the same bowl you used to microwave the broccoli; just rinse and wipe it dry first). Add the eggs, Parmesan, nutritional yeast, shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and salt. Stir until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the center of the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 1/2-inch-thick pizza (it will be about 9 inches in diameter.) It will feel very wet and sticky. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until crust is set on top and beginning to very lightly brown at the edges.
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Remove from the oven and add the toppings: pizza sauce, additional mozzarella, and any desired toppings. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and melted. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with fresh basil. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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