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
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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!
Excellent!
Hi Mina, thanks for trying!
Loved it! topped it with tuna and green olives. About the nutrition … per how many grams do you mention?
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!
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
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! ❤️
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
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.
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.
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.
Delicious! Yummy, healthy, low carb, whole family loved it!
Hi Michelle, Glad the whole family liked the dish!!
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!
Outstanding is so good delicious the whole family loves it!
SO GOOD!
Hi Chrystal, GLad it was enjoyed by all! Thanks for trying !
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!
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!
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!