Linda's Zucchini-Crusted Pizza With Fresh Basil
photo by Rinshinomori
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 18
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
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For the Crust
- 3 1⁄2 cups zucchini, grated coarsely (about 4 medium size)
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1⁄3 cup flour
- 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon basil leaves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
- pepper
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For Topping
- 1 cup pizza sauce or 1 cup homemade fresh tomato sauce
- 1⁄3 cup olive, sliced thinly
- 1⁄2 cup green pepper, sliced thinly
- 1⁄2 cup onion, sliced thinly
- 1 cup mushroom, sliced thinly
- 1⁄2 cup artichoke heart, chopped roughly
- 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1⁄2 cup swiss cheese, grated
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup basil leaves, stems removed
directions
- Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
- Salt the zucchini lightly and let it sit for 15 minutes. Squeeze out all the excess moisture using your hands. I usually put enough into my palm and and squeeze. Repeat as necessary.
- Combine all crust ingredients except the olive oil, and spread into an olive oiled 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes until the surface is dry and firm. Brush the top with olive oil and broil it, under moderate heat for 5 minutes. Do not let it burn.
- Spread the pizza or tomato sauce evenly over the crust and scatter olives, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, Swiss cheese, and Parmesan cheese over the crust or use your own topping of choice and bake in a 350 F oven for about 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and scatter fresh basil leaves. Return the pizza to oven and bake for additional 2-3 minutes. Serve hot, cut into squares. Eaten with fork and knife.
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Reviews
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I followed the crust recipe only and it was tasty. I used a homemade pesto sauce and some grilled onions, bell pepper, and mushrooms for the topping. Relatively easy to put together but time consuming and made a bit of dishes (food processor, 9x13 casserole dish, grilling pan). Great way to get some extra veggies. This is something I would make again. Thanks for posting!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Rinshinomori
United States
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