Broccoli Crust Pizza (Low Carb + Gluten Free)
Move over regular mainstream pizza. This broccoli crust is a serious contender.
I have been a lifelong pizza connoisseur and never thought a crust made of broccoli would taste anywhere near as good. But that narrow thinking has seriously come to an end. This is even way better than the Low Carb Cauliflower Crust Pizza Breadsticks I have on the blog! The broccoli tastes incredible here.
The toppings are totally customizable her and you can use olives, feta, onions or mushrooms to make this a vegetarian pie. Next time I’m making two versions. The leftovers warm up perfectly in a covered pan or in your toaster oven.
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Broccoli Crust Pizza
Ingredients
Broccoli Crust:
- 4 small crowns broccoli
- 3 eggs
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbs fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp each onion powder, dried oregano + salt
- black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 oz pepperoni slices
- 2 tbs grated parmesan
Garnish:
- chili pepper flakes, parsley + marinara for dipping
Instructions
Broccoli Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Steam your broccoli crowns whole for about 8 minutes or until fork tender. Transfer to a cutting board, remove the stem parts and snack on them. Chop the florets tiny. Transfer to a cheese cloth or thin and clean dish towel and proceed to ring out as much of the liquids as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, eggs, 1½ cups mozzarella, 1/3 cup parmesan, garlic, parsley, onion powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to your baking sheet and gently spread out the mixture, packing it together and forming an oval shape. The crust should be about 1½ inches high. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Assembly:
- Once the crust is done, remove from oven and sprinkle evenly with the remaining mozzarella, pepperoni and grated parmesan. Pop back in the oven on BROIL for a few minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chili pepper flakes, parsley and dip into marinara sauce.
Notes
4 small crowns of broccoli is about 3-4 cups packed riced broccoli.
Use alternative toppings like mushrooms, onions, olives to make this pie vegetarian.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1004IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 476mg | Iron: 1mg
just a small comment it’s not vegetarian if you use parmesan cheese as its made from renet from calfs stomachs so a hard cheese would be more vegetarian but still looks a nice recipe
Hi William thanks for sharing your feedback – much appreciated and happy cooking!
I think you mean vegan?
vegetarians eat cheese…vegans do not.
bonjour
pouvez-vous me donner les quantités en poids merci
updating now…
what can I use for egg replacememt?
flax eggs should work here
Making this tonite! Btw you spelled connoisseur wrong in your intro❤️
Hi Kate, thanks for letting me know!!! Enjoy the pizza!
So good!! This recipe is a keeper for sure.
Hi Kelly, glad you liked it!!
The marinara is in the side or on the pizza before the cheese and toppings?
Hi Jaylan, the marinara is a dip on the side. I don’t add it onto the pizza while cooking
I loved this broccoli based pizza 🍕.
I thought it may be overwhelmingly broccoli tasting. But it was not, this will be my go to base for pizza in the future. I’m celiac, so often miss out on pizza. I wasn’t sure how my family would like it, they loved it!
Happy days ! 💕
Hi Angela, I couldn’t agree with you more! Its perfect for a gluten free option and I;m so glad it was enjoyed by everyone!
Great pizza!! Love your recipes. ❤️
HI Lorraine, Thanks so much for trying this out and I’m glad you liked it!
the nutrition info is for how much? the entire pizza?
Good question. I’d like to know this as well.
Made the pizza today, it was delicious😋
Hi Marcella, glad you liked the recipe! Thanks for taking the time to rate it!
I made this yesterday and seriously couldn’t be happier. I’m 8 months pregnant and anemia and low blood pressure require me to eat small meals every 2 hours that are high in iron. This broccoli crust was perfect and made my pizza loving heart so happy!! I prefer a thin crust pizza so I lined a cookie tray and spread the crust corner to corner. I made myself 12 huge pieces of pizza and even reheating it today, it’s still just as yummy. Thanks so much for your recipe!
For the nutrition information here. can I assume it is just for the crust or the crust with the toppings? What serving size matches the nutritional information?
How do you get 1 1/2 inches thick of the broccoli mixture. I would have a 5×5 sq if I did that. Just made. But that’s the only thing I couldn’t do.
HI Mary Jo, thanks for the feedback, you definitely want to get a thin crust but not too thin where it breaks!
Unbelievable! Thank you ❤️
Hi Debbie, glad you liked the recipe and thank YOU for trying it !!
I’m a big fan and usually love your recipes but sadly, this is not one of them. I think the biggest problem is that it states to make the crust 1-1/2″ thick. I knew this was wrong but thought I should follow instructions first time making. It is wrong. Maybe 1/3″ or 1/2″ at the most, but don’t try to make this one and a half inches thick! There is no way it can get crunchy and the texture is not good. Taste is fine but sorry, I’m sticking with my cauliflower crust from Costco.
From most of the cauliflower crusts I’ve read the ingredients on they are more corn than they are cauliflower and of course using process oils. Not a big deal if you don’t care about the misleading packaging but may as well just eat a regular crust pizza and enjoy it.
agree. I’ll revise
I halved the recipe and it fit perfectly into my round pizza pan. It firmed up nicely. It was a bit too broccoli tasting for me but that’s because I only had mushrooms for a topping – pepperoni would have been a great addition. Making the marinara sauce tomorrow and I think I will love it then. Thanks!
Hi Pam, thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us – that sounds delicious!
so awesome thank you. I’m so excited to make it
Hi Ofelia, glad this recipe intrigues you! Enjoy!!
Absolutely amazing! Made the crust about 1 inch thick only and that was more than enough. I added some red onions and mushrooms. Taste is sooo great, this will absolutely be my future pizza favourite 🙂
Hi Kerstin, glad the pizza was enjoyed! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thought it was a really good spin on pizza! Next time I’ll make the crust a tad thinner. Excited to try some of your other recipes! 🙂
Hi Krista, glad you liked the pizza! Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate!
Just made this and it’s delicious!
Quick question, what’s the serving size for your macros?
HI Casey, its 10 slices per pie so about 3 slices per serving!
The absolute best pizza I have ever had!! Omg, I stopped eating bread years ago and that meant no more pizza. I stumbled across this recipe on my timeline and had to make it.. I’m sooo glad I did.. the broccoli crust is so deliciously flavored and I added so many topping to it, it was fantastic! Going to make this a staple in my household! Thank you!!!
Hi Lisa, That’s awesome I’m so happy the recipe was of use to you! Thanks for the kind feedback too!
I simply love it. I am Italian and have diabetes 2 so this pizza is a great option when I dream of pizzas 🙂 thank u so much for the recipe !!
Hi Dona, Its my pleasure and I ‘m so happy you liked it!
This is absolutely amazing! There’s so many variations once you have the crust.. I do a little feta on top in place of the mozzarella – add some veggies. I make it a few times a week.. thank you!!!
Hi Ali, Love this with FETA! Thanks for sharing your feedback with eveyrone!
Outstanding is so good delicious the whole family loves it!
SO GOOD!
Hi Chrystal, GLad it was enjoyed by all! Thanks for trying !
Love this recipe for a healthier pizza substitute that tastes great and “feels” like “real” pizza.
Hi Kristin, EXACTLY why I made this! Thanks for the rating!
Delicious! Yummy, healthy, low carb, whole family loved it!
Hi Michelle, Glad the whole family liked the dish!!
This was amazing!! Will be my go-to pizza crust from now on. I did make it a bit thinner so I could get it crispy.
This is really is great. I don’t think I ever ate this much broccoli at one meal :). It does not really taste like broccoli.
Heya, I’m so definitely NOT a cook or a vegetarian but this looked amazing and was so easy ..almost too easy and yet , it was delicious, I cautiously tried a slice as per recipe and was so shocked how good it tasted, I couldn’t wait to have the other half the next day heated up in the air fryer topped with jalapeño and a little more cheese, it was even better next time around, I’m hooked!! I’m keeping my eye out for more new recipes , my confidence in my cooking has increased no end! Thank you for these lovely recipes.
I can’t wait to try this. I have made your broccoli fritters before, and they are delicious! What is that blue pan that you are using?
https://fromourplace.com/products/oven-pan?variant=43104414924994
My whole family loves this recipe and I can’t believe how well the crust stays together and tastes delicious! I’ll be trying more of your recipes. Thank you! ❤️
This was absolutely delicious. I am know going to start following and trying these recipes. I actually was excited to cook this because it was simple and didn’t take forever. I work long hours and stand for surgery so coming home I’m definitely not running to cook but this has me excited to cook and bake and try everything. Thank you so much
This was absolutely delicious. I am now going to start following and try these recipes. I actually was excited to cook this because it was simple and didn’t take forever. I work long hours and stand for surgery so coming home I’m definitely not running to cook, but this has me excited to cook and bake and try everything. Thank you so much. I have already started calling around to share your information because I’m so excited.
HI Sabine, you rock! Thanks so much for the support!
Loved it! topped it with tuna and green olives. About the nutrition … per how many grams do you mention?
Excellent!
Hi Mina, thanks for trying!
I’ve tried it with a regular Margherita topping (simple tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil) and it was delicious! Thanks!
Sounds awesome! Glad you enjoyed!
Hi I just started WW, and miss pizza. I just made it and it was delicious. thank you for the recipe ❤
Hi Sue, glad you liked the pizza!!
Hi There, I am so grateful for these recipes, who knew eating healthy can be tasty, is the nutritional info for the whole pizza or serving size
Hi Karina, the serving size is listed at the top of each recipe box! thank you for trying the recipes out <3
it’s sooo good! i would just make it thinner
Hi Simona, glad you enjoyed the recipe and thanks for the kind review!
I wanted something delicious, easy to make, and keto-friendly. This fit the bill. I have it every weekend and LOVE it. Thank you so much Stella.
Hi JOyce, I love to read that! SO happy its a repeat recipe! Thanks so much for the kind message!
I made this twice, so far, and LOVE it. what a great way to add broccoli to your diet! When I first ate it, it reminded of a thick crust, Sicilian pizza.
Hi Cheryl, so happy you enjoyed the recipe and thanks for the kind rating!
made this tonight and turned out great. loved the flavour after following recipe.
But it was hard to get off the paper. i won’t use paper next time and spray tray.
Hi Andrew sorry it was a little difficult to remove from the parchment. That’s odd – I never have issues with parchment. But definitely spray with oil – great idea! Cheers and thanks for trying out the recipe!
i agree i had issues getting the pizza off the paper too maybe because i used wax paper instead of parchment paper
wax is a big NO NO. never use it in the oven – only in storing
1-1/2” crust you need to fix that typo immediately
Hi Jonathan, what’s wrong with it?
Way too thick. I pulled it out of the oven and flattened it to the edges of the pan. 25 minutes still green and not stiff. I had a tape measure! I had to add another 40 minutes at 450 to get the job done. It did come out great.
HI Robert, sorry for the confusion on the thickness! Glad it ended up tasting great though!
Delicious 😋
HI Jana, thanks for trying it!
i made it and i loved it and so did my family and my boys dont like brocolli but they do like this pizza
HI Angela, glad the whole family loved the pizza! Thanks for the kind review
Great!
glad you liked the pizza Birgit!
the very best keto or low carb pizza recipe!!! thank you so so much. we have now made this 2x. worth the time
Hi Shana, glad you liked it!
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thank you Kerstin!
YUM! I just made this. Crust was 1/4 -1/2 inch thick. Added a bit of olive oil to the crust mixture.
My topping, in addition to the cheeses, was leftover shrimp salad, covered by more cheese. Just delicious! Thank you.
Hi Lucy, your version sounds amazing! thanks for sharing the feedback!
This is incredibly delicious! Thank YOU!
HI Tatsiana thanks for trying it !
Hi Stella Recipes sound awesome! I was curious to know if your nutrition facts was per serving or for the entire dish made as per the recipe
Hi Nicole, the servings of each recipe are listed at the top of the recipe box. This one is divided into four servings I believe and the nutritional info is per serving. Hope this helps! And thank you for trying the recipe !!
I made this tonight for dinner and it is excellent! Especially for a home made Pizza and a healthier version too. I’m always trying to find new ways to enjoy and eat more veggies Love it! Thank you for sharing.
HI Dee Dee, you’re in the right place! Im so glad you liked this pizza dish! Thanks for the kind review too!
Approximately how many cups of florets would you use? I have a couple of bagged florets but not sure how much to use. Can’t wait to try the recipe!!
I loved this broccoli! It was easy to make and fun to eat. I do love my life and it will only get more lovely. I’ll be trying more of your recepies.
So delicious! Just recently stopped eating grains so this is a great replacement for my pizza cravings.
Kids loved it!
I think I might have overdone it with the egg? The crust was a little eggy, maybe felt a little quiche- esque? Do I need to add more cheese?
This was surprisingly so delicious! Even my kids wanted more and more. Will definitely be making this again!
I made this tonight and it was really good !! I made a huge stupid mistake though and used the wrong paper , i grabbed my freezer paper instead of parchment..lol..Needless to say the bottom was completely stuck to it… I managed to slice through it and get most of it leaving the crusted paper crust stuck on the cookie sheet..had to laugh..ha..Ended up to be more of a thin layered quiche….Next time i will READ!!
I just made this. It’s delicious!
Just made this today. 1/2 thick and it is delicious. don’t need marinara or pizza sauce, so good. thank you, I love pizza and this is a winner. That cauliflower at Costco is not good plus high in carbs. Glad I discovered your recipes makes sticking to Keto a lot easier.
Soooo yummy!!! I don’t miss the usual crust! Thank you so much for your yummy recipes!
Absolutely delicious! What a great way to get in a lot of vegetables! I love how well everything tasted even with my dairy free substitutions 🙂
Delicious & foolproof! Thank you!!
Hi,
I Just Made This Pizza. Absolutely Delicious! 😋 Highly Recommend. 5 Stars. I Will Definitely Make This Again
Hi Maureen, so glad you liked the pizza recipe! Thanks for trying it
I’ve made this a few times now as a pizza crust then loading fresh veggies and cheese on top back in the oven. my husband loves it.
Hi Roxanne, Happy it was a winner for both of you! Thanks for the kind review!