Low Carb Broccoli Crust Pizza
Low Carb Broccoli Crust Pizza
Ingredients
For the Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces sliced pepperoni
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, as needed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Place the broccoli florets into a steamer basket set over simmering water in a pot. Cover and steam until the broccoli is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Remove the steamed broccoli and transfer it to a cutting board. Chop the broccoli very finely. Alternatively, you can pulse it in a food processor until finely minced.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Transfer the finely chopped broccoli to a large mixing bowl. Allow it to cool slightly, then use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to wring out as much excess moisture as possible. This step is crucial for a crispy crust.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
To the bowl with the dried broccoli, add the beaten egg, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Transfer the broccoli mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula or your hands to spread and press the mixture evenly into a rectangular or round crust shape, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Bake the broccoli crust in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the crust is firm.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Remove the crust from the oven. Evenly sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the baked crust, then arrange the sliced pepperoni on top.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Return the pizza to the 400°F oven for approximately 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the pepperoni is slightly crisped.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for a few minutes before slicing into squares. Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Low Carb Broccoli Crust Pizza
For the Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces sliced pepperoni
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, as needed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place the broccoli florets into a steamer basket set over simmering water in a pot. Cover and steam until the broccoli is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Remove the steamed broccoli and transfer it to a cutting board. Chop the broccoli very finely. Alternatively, you can pulse it in a food processor until finely minced.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Transfer the finely chopped broccoli to a large mixing bowl. Allow it to cool slightly, then use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to wring out as much excess moisture as possible. This step is crucial for a crispy crust.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
To the bowl with the dried broccoli, add the beaten egg, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Transfer the broccoli mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula or your hands to spread and press the mixture evenly into a rectangular or round crust shape, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Bake the broccoli crust in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the crust is firm.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Remove the crust from the oven. Evenly sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the baked crust, then arrange the sliced pepperoni on top.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Return the pizza to the 400°F oven for approximately 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the pepperoni is slightly crisped.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for a few minutes before slicing into squares. Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min