Description
Keto zucchini pizza crust delivers a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza bases. Crisp edges and cheesy texture make this recipe a satisfying solution for health-conscious pizza enthusiasts you can enjoy without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 grams) zucchini
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (100 grams) mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup (30 grams) coconut flour
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Extra sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Warm the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a non-stick pizza pan with light greasing or parchment paper.
- Zucchini Base Creation: Spread grated zucchini in a thin layer across the pan, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake for 10-15 minutes until softened and moisture-reduced. Carefully blot excess liquid with paper towels.
- Dough Mixing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, mozzarella cheese, coconut flour, sea salt, and the prepared zucchini until thoroughly combined and uniform in texture.
- Crust Formation: Transfer the mixture to the cleaned pizza pan, spreading it into a thin circular shape approximately 28-30 centimeters in diameter. Ensure an even, consistent thickness throughout.
- Initial Baking: Bake the crust for 20-30 minutes, watching for a golden hue with appealing brown speckling. Cooking time may vary based on crust thickness.
- Temperature Adjustment: Remove crust briefly and increase oven temperature to 200°C (400°F). Allow complete preheating while the crust rests for 10 minutes.
- Topping Application: Spread tomato sauce generously across the crust and add selected toppings, covering the surface evenly.
- Final Baking: Return pizza to the oven for 10 minutes to melt toppings completely. For enhanced browning, activate the broiler for a quick 1-2 minute finish.
Notes
- Drain Zucchini Thoroughly: Pat zucchini completely dry to prevent soggy crust and ensure crispy texture. Excess moisture can ruin the pizza base’s structural integrity.
- Precise Temperature Matters: Oven temperatures significantly impact crust quality. Watch carefully to achieve golden-brown edges without burning.
- Thin Crust Technique: Spread dough evenly and thinly for optimal crispiness. Uneven thickness leads to inconsistent cooking and texture.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow crust to rest and set before adding toppings. This helps maintain structural stability and prevents potential sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg