Zucchini Crust Breakfast Pizza
A vibrant and wholesome zucchini crust breakfast pizza, combining fresh veggies, gooey mozzarella, and herbs, baked to golden perfection for a nutritious morning boost.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 cups shredded or spiralized zucchini must get squeezed dry first (about two large zucchinis)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese adds gooeyness and a nice melty texture
- ⅓ cup gluten free all purpose flour to help the crust hold together and get golden
- 1 clove garlic pressed or minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano for herby depth and aroma
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 egg beaten to bind everything tightly
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt divided between the crust and toppings
- 2 tablespoons pizza sauce for spreading on crust
- asparagus sliced for topping freshness
- cherry tomatoes sliced for topping freshness
- 2 eggs optional, crack over pizza before last bake for extra protein
- grated parmesan for sprinkling on top
- fresh herbs for sprinkling on top
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F for a good hot start to crisp up the crust.
- Squeeze excess moisture from your shredded zucchini using a towel or cheesecloth to avoid soggy dough.
- In a big bowl, mix zucchini, mozzarella, gluten free flour, garlic, oregano, basil, beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon of salt until a thick dough forms.½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ⅓ cup gluten free all purpose flour, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 egg, 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the dough into a 9-inch circular crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Remove crust and spread pizza sauce evenly over it.2 tablespoons pizza sauce
- Toss asparagus and cherry tomatoes on top, sprinkle with remaining salt, and season with salt and pepper if desired.1 ½ teaspoons salt, asparagus, cherry tomatoes
- Bake again for 10-12 minutes to cook veggies and meld flavors together.
- Optional: Crack two eggs over pizza before the last bake for extra protein, using natural release on the cooker if finishing there to cook gently.2 eggs
- Sprinkle grated parmesan and fresh herbs on top, then slice and serve warm.grated parmesan, fresh herbs
Notes
Use pre-shredded zucchini to save time, swap herbs or flour for different flavors, make extra crust to freeze for busy mornings, and store leftovers properly for best freshness.