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Zucchini Crust Pizza

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 2 large zucchini
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 Tbsps gluten free flour
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 fresh garlic cloves minced or ½ tsp dried
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil minced or ½ tsp dried
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme minced or ½ tsp dried
  • 1 Tbsp fresh oregano minced or ½ tsp dried

Toppings:

  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup turkey pepperoni sliced
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees f.
  • Prepare a round pizza-baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Using the grating attachment of your food processor or a hand grater, grate your zucchini with the skin on.
  • Place your shredded zucchini in a colander.
  • Lightly sprinkle sea salt on your zucchini then set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Blot your zucchini of excess moisture with paper towels. The salt should have drawn out a bit of water from them, so gently pat them dry.
  • Squeeze as much liquid as possible and add your squeezed-dried zucchini shreds into a large bowl.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients for your crust into that same bowl and stir well to combine.
  • Transfer your zucchini mixture to the prepared baking tray and form into a ½ - inch thick circle.
  • Make sure the edges are not thinner than the center or they may brown too fast.
  • Bake your crust for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and spread with your marinara sauce. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce then top with pepperoni.
  • Bake for 3-5 minutes more, or until the cheese is nicely melted.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
  • Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper, top with basil leaves, slice, and serve!
  • Enjoy!