Absolutely delicious low carb zucchini pizza crust! Easy to make, gluten free, paleo-friendly and a great way to use up zucchini. This zucchini crust holds up well and can be topped whatever veggies or meat you'd like. Ready in only 30 minutes!
Course Dinner, Pizza, Summer
Keyword zucchini pizza crust
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 4slices
Calories 231cal
Author Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Ingredients
For the crust:
½cupalmond flour, plus more for dusting
2medium zucchini (about 2 cups, shredded)
2large eggs
1teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoongarlic powder
Fine sea salt and pepper
Cooking spray
For the toppings:
5small mini bell peppers, thinly sliced
1/2cupgrape tomatoes, halved
1/4cupred onion, chopped
1/2cupbaby bella mushrooms, sliced
1/2jalapeño, sliced
1teaspoonextra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2ouncesfresh mozzarella cheese, chopped (can also use shredded)
Dried oregano for sprinkling on top
Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees with racks in the top and bottom positions. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust it with almond flour.
Lay out a large piece of cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel and, using a box grater, grate the zucchini onto the towel. Gather the sides of the cheesecloth or towel and squeeze out excess liquid over the sink. Put the zucchini in a large bowl.
Beat 2 eggs and add them to the bowl, along with the almond flour, oregano, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Mix well until it takes on a dough-like texture. If the mixture is too wet, add a tablespoon or two more almond flour.
Transfer the dough to the baking sheet and form it into a 10-inch round or two 5-inch rounds. Lightly spray the crust(s) with cooking spray and bake on the lower rack of the oven for about 15 minutes, until the edges are browned and the crust is firm.
In a small bowl, toss the veggies with the olive oil.
Remove the pizza from the oven. Scatter evenly with the peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onion, and mozzarella pieces. Bake for about 7-10 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
Drizzle with olive oil, and season with a little more salt and pepper, dried oregano and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.