Zucchini-Crusted Pizza

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Zucchini-Crusted Pizza

This dish is more like a substantial quiche on the bottom and pizza on top.

Yields 4 generous servings with 12 grams of carbs and 22 grams of protein, not counting added toppings.

 

3 1/2 C shredded zucchini

3 eggs

1/3 C rice or soy powder

1 1/2 C shredded mozzarella

1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese

A pinch or two of dried basil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Oil

1 C of sugarless pizza sauce

Toppings of your choice

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. Sprinkle the zucchini with a little salt, and let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Put it in a strainer and press out the excess moisture.

3. Beat together the strained zucchini, eggs, protein powder, 12 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper.

4. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray, and spread the zucchini mixture in it.

5. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until firm. Brush it with a little oil, and broil it for about 5 minutes, until it's golden.

6. Next, spread on the pizza sauce, then add the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and other toppings.

**Best to sauté your veggie toppings first**

7. Bake for another 25 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.