Looking for some low-carb idea of fast food? Introducing you to the best and the keto-friendly recipe of Keto Zucchini Pizza. It is a perfect fit into a ketogenic lifestyle. Moreover, it is a gluten-free and a nutritious recipe as it contains zucchini as a base instead of flour. It has naturally a low amount of calories and carbohydrates in it. Keto Zucchini pizza will help you to satisfy pizza cravings.
What is meant by Keto diet?
Meals that contain a good amount of protein and fiber but a least amount of carbohydrates and Calories is called Keto diet. It helps in maintaining weight in a good manner by keeping your immune system strong.
Benefits of these recipe:
This keto-friendly recipe helps in maintaining weight as well as it also helps maintaining blood sugar level. It is a quick dinner idea with the traditional pizza flavor without a high amount of calories.
Benefits of Zucchini:
This recipe is the best alternative to the traditional pizza, as it contains zucchini which is rich in fibers Vitamin A and C, antioxidants that helps in improving skin health and digestive system.
You will be in love with this tasty pizza because:
- It is keto-friendly, containing low carbs.
- Has a mouthwatering taste and will fulfill the cravings of traditional pizza.
- You can also add your liked ingredients as toppings.
Things you need:
Coconut flour: For the aromatic base binding.
Olive oil: Use to brush the skillet.
Fresh Zucchini: for the fresh base.
Black pepper: use the fresh ground black pepper for the best taste.
Oregano: Dried oregano will give the traditional pizza taste.
Parmesan cheese: Use the best branded parmesan cheese.
Mozzarella: It will help in giving pizza like surface.
Pepperoni slices: Use your favorite pepperoni slices
Cream cheese: For the base.
Egg: for binding the base material.
Mixed herbs: for fragrance and taste.
Tips:
Grate the fresh zucchini and squeeze the excess water from it and then dry it properly.
Ingredients:
- Pepperoni: 1/2 cup
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup
- Mixed herbs: as required
- Olive oil 1 tbsp.
- Coconut flour: 1/4 cup
- Oregano: as required
- Grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup
- Shredded mozzarella: 1/2 cup
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
- Cream cheese: 2 tbsp.
- Shredded zucchini: 2 cup
- Egg 1 large
Instructions:
- Heat the oven for baking on upto 400 degrees.
- Take your favorite bowl and then add the shredded zucchini, coconut flour, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, olive oil, cream cheese, and then the egg.
- Mash them well to form a firm paste.
- Oil the pan with olive oil and then form the dough in the pan.
- Let it firm by microwaving it for at least 10 minutes.
- Then, add the pepperoni slices and then the herbs, oregano and mozzarella over it.
- Put it in microwave for more 10 minutes.
- Now, your favourite pizza is ready to eat.
Storage Tips:
You can store the pizza crust in freezer for 3 weeks.
Frequently asked questions:
Can we use almond flour?
Yes, you can use almond flour in it as well.
Is this pizza keto-friendly?
Yes, as it contains no traditional ingredients so it has fewer carbs and calories which make it keto friendly.
Nutritional facts: (per serving)
Calories: 98
Fat: 4g
Protein: 6g
Total carbs: 3g
Net carbs: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g