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Broccoli Crust Pizza

A lighter pizza made with a crisp broccoli-based crust topped with sauce and melted cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 small head broccoli about 2–3 cups when riced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup cheese for topping (e.g., shredded mozzarella)
  • vegetable toppings optional, as desired

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it and set aside.
  • Rice the broccoli in a food processor or finely shred it with a box grater until it resembles rice.
  • Place the riced broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave 1–2 minutes until steamed; let cool for about 1 minute.
  • Transfer the warm broccoli to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible, until you have a fairly dry ball of broccoli.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the drained broccoli, eggs, Parmesan, 1/4 cup mozzarella, salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning until evenly mixed.
  • Spread the broccoli mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a 1/2-inch thick round or rectangle to form the crust.
  • Bake the crust for 10–12 minutes, or until lightly browned and set.
  • Remove the crust from the oven, spread the pizza sauce over it, and sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1 cup cheese and any desired vegetable toppings.
  • Return to the oven and bake another 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  • Let the pizza cool at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Equipment

  • food processor or box grater
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula or spoon
  • Oven

Notes

  • Use a towel or cheesecloth to remove excess moisture for a crisp crust.
  • Italian seasoning is optional but adds flavor.
  • Choose your preferred shredded cheese for the topping.
  • Let the pizza rest a few minutes before cutting to avoid a soggy slice.