Broccoli Crust Pizza
Healthy, low-carb pizza with a crispy broccoli base.
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- Food Processor To rice the broccoli
- Microwave To soften the broccoli
- Cheesecloth To squeeze excess moisture from broccoli
- Baking Sheet Line with parchment paper for easy clean-up
- Parchment Paper To prevent sticking
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli Approx. 500g; use fresh broccoli for best results
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon chosen foods mayonnaise Mayonnaise made with avocado oil
- 2 cup mozzarella cheese Divided; approx. 200g
- 0.5 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- roasted garlic creamy sauce For serving; blend cream cheese with avocado oil
- chopped chicken Optional; cooked and chopped for topping
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a round 14-inch pan with parchment paper and set it aside. This helps the pizza crust from sticking and makes clean-up much easier.
- Once the broccoli has cooled to a manageable temperature, wrap it tightly in the cheesecloth or dish towel. Squeeze out as much water as possible—this step is crucial to ensure that your pizza crust doesn’t become soggy. You want the broccoli to be as dry as you can get it, so take your time here.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried broccoli with 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of Chosen Foods mayonnaise (made with avocado oil for extra flavor), 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir everything together until it forms a cohesive dough. It might not look like traditional dough, but once it comes together, you’ll be amazed at how well it works.
- Transfer the broccoli mixture to your prepared baking sheet. Use your hands or a spatula to shape it into a round pizza crust, about ½ inch thick. Pat it down to make sure it’s even, so it cooks uniformly. The more even the crust, the better it will bake.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until it’s golden brown and starting to get crisp around the edges. This first bake is to firm up the crust so it can hold the toppings without falling apart.
- While the crust is baking, prepare your toppings. For this recipe, we're using a roasted garlic creamy sauce as a base. You can make this by blending cream cheese with a little Chosen Foods 100% pure avocado oil until smooth. For protein, chop up some cooked chicken breast to scatter over the top. Don’t forget to have an additional cup of mozzarella cheese ready to sprinkle on.
- Remove the baked crust from the oven. Spread the roasted garlic creamy sauce evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top. Add the chopped chicken or any other desired toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, or mushrooms would be fantastic options). Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
- Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing it. This helps the crust firm up a bit more, making it easier to cut and serve. Cut into 8 slices and enjoy a deliciously cheesy, healthy pizza packed with flavor!
Notes
If you find it hard to squeeze out all the moisture from the broccoli, you can use multiple layers of cheesecloth to get better results. Additionally, keep an eye on the crust while baking to prevent it from overcooking.