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Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust

Published: Mar 25, 2019 by Kit · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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This gluten free Zucchini Pizza Crust is easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. Plus, it's a delicious way to eat more vegetables!

Easy Zucchini Pizza Crust| This gluten free Zucchini Pizza Crust is easy to make with six ingredients. Plus, it's a delicious way to eat more vegetables!

Zucchini Pizza Crust is a gluten free alternative to traditional pizza dough, and it tastes better than cauliflower pizza crust. 

Zucchini lends itself well to pizza crust because it doesn't have a strong taste. It lets your toppings be the star. The zucchini pizza crust has a mild taste of zucchini and parmesan. It's more appealing than cauliflower.

Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust | An easy 6 ingredient recipe for a healthier version of pizza!

There are a couple reasons why you might want to make a zucchini pizza crust. The first is because it is gluten free. The second reason is that making pizza with a zucchini crust is an easy way to sneak more vegetables into your meal. Each crust is made with 2 large zucchinis.

I wanted to make a gluten free crust, so I used gluten free flour. If you are just trying to add more veggies to your meal, you can use regular all purpose flour. You could also try using almond flour. Just make sure you use something that will help to soak up any excess moisture from the zucchini.

How to make Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust - Squeezing moisture out of the zucchini

The process of making the gluten free zucchini pizza crust is simple. You grate the zucchini (you could also use a food processor), place it in cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, and then squeeze the moisture out of the zucchini. Stir in the other ingredients, and use the zucchini "dough" to form a 10-inch circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 

How to make Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust - The pizza ready to go in the oven

The zucchini pizza crust gets baked twice. First, it bakes for about 20 minutes, until it is very lightly browned. Then you add the toppings and bake it again for about 15 minutes. 

I used fresh mozzarella that I grated. Fresh mozzarella has more moisture, and the crust would probably be crispier if you used pre-shredded mozzarella. The cheese is a matter of personal preference. Even with the fresh mozzarella, the crust wasn't soggy and it could easily be picked up without being floppy.

Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust | An easy 6 ingredient recipe for a healthier version of pizza!

When I added the toppings to the pizza, I also brushed the naked edges of the crust with some melted garlic butter. This helps the edges of the dough to get crispy and golden brown while adding extra flavor. I used some Trader Joes garlic butter, but you could also add some finely chopped garlic to some melted butter.

How to make Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust - The finished pizza

The pizza toppings are totally up to you. I made a classic margarita pizza, but you can add any toppings you like!

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Easy Zucchini Pizza Crust| This gluten free Zucchini Pizza Crust is easy to make with six ingredients. Plus, it's a delicious way to eat more vegetables!

How to make Zucchini Pizza Crust:

Easy Zucchini Pizza Crust| This gluten free Zucchini Pizza Crust is easy to make with six ingredients. Plus, it's a delicious way to eat more vegetables!

Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust

This gluten free Zucchini Pizza Crust is easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. Plus, it's a delicious way to eat more vegetables! Zucchini Pizza Crust is a gluten free alternative to traditional pizza dough, and it tastes better than cauliflower pizza crust. Zucchini lends itself well to pizza crust because it doesn't have a strong taste. It lets your toppings be the star. The zucchini pizza crust has a mild taste of zucchini and parmesan. It's more appealing than cauliflower.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: gluten free, gluten free zucchini pizza crust, gluten free zucchini pizza dough, zucchini pizza dought
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups shredded Zucchini 2 large Zucchini
  • 1 Egg
  • ½ cup Gluten Free Flour
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano
  • 2 cloves of Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Butter (Optional) I used Trader Joes
  • ⅓ cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup grated Fresh Mozzarella
  • 6 leaves of fresh Basil

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 425 degrees.
  • Use either a grater or a food processor to shred your zucchini. You want 2 ½ cups of shredded zucchini.
  • Place the shredded zucchini on cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel. 
    How to make Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust - grate zucchini
  • Gather the fabric around the zucchini, and twist the zucchini pushing the water out of the zucchini. You want to get about ½ cup of liquid out of the zucchini. Discard the excess liquid.
    How to make Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust - Squeezing moisture out of the zucchini
  • Pour the zucchini into a bowl and add the egg, gluten free flour, Parmesan, and oregano. Either finely chop the garlic or run it though a garlic press, and add it to the bowl.
    How to make Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust - Preparing the dough
  • Stir everything together with a fork until everything is evenly mixed. The "dough" should be moist but not sticky. Add additional gluten free flour if necessary.
    How to make Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust - The mixed dough
  • Pour the "dough" out onto a parchment lined baking sheet and spread it out into a 10 inch circle with even thickness.
    How to make Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust - The dough ready to get baked
  • Bake the zucchini pizza crust at 425 degrees for 20 minutes, placing it on the lowest rack of your oven. You want the crust to be slightly browned.
    How to make Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust - The lightly browned crust
  • Add your pizza toppings. I added about ⅓ cup of tomato sauce and 1 cup of shredded fresh mozzarella.
    How to make Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust - The pizza ready to go in the oven
  • Melt the butter and then brush any exposed crust with the butter. This is optional.
  • Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes on an upper rack of the oven, until the cheese is lightly browned.
    How to make Gluten Free Zucchini Pizza Crust - The finished pizza
  • Top with the basil and serve right away.

Notes

I used fresh mozzarella that I grated. Fresh mozzarella has more moisture, and the crust would probably be crispier if you used pre-shredded mozzarella. The cheese is a matter of personal preference. Even with the fresh mozzarella, the crust wasn't soggy and it could easily be picked up without being floppy.
When I added the toppings to the pizza, I also brushed the naked edges of the crust with some melted garlic butter. This helps the edges of the dough to get crispy and golden brown, while adding extra flavor. I used some Trader Joes garlic butter, but you could also add some finely chopped garlic to some melted butter.
The pizza toppings are totally up to you. I made a classic margarita pizza, but you can add any toppings you like!

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Comments

  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    March 31, 2019 at 4:03 pm

    It's nice to see something beside cauliflower being used. I can almost taste it! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party!! Have a fabulous week.
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      March 31, 2019 at 11:03 pm

      It's so much better than cauliflower too!
      Reply
  2. Joanne says

    March 31, 2019 at 11:35 pm

    That sounds delicious! I made a similar zucchini crust once and just loved the added flavor it gave the pizza.
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      April 01, 2019 at 12:01 am

      Thanks! I totally agree, zucchini gives the pizza a great flavor!
      Reply
  3. Chas' Crazy Creations says

    April 03, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    What a delicious recipe and I've been on the lookout for low carb and gluten free recipes. Pinned for later. Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go – I’ll be featuring you next week!
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      April 03, 2019 at 11:53 pm

      Oh thanks so much! I appreciate it!
      Reply
  4. thenotsocreativecook says

    April 07, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    I would love to have a slice or two! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
    Reply
  5. Mireille says

    April 09, 2019 at 1:23 pm

    I may want to try this with my boys, they tend to eat only 4 to 5 kinds of veggies and zucchini is not one of them, lol! www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      April 09, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      Let me know if they like it!
      Reply
  6. Kippi Kim Gale O'Hern says

    April 13, 2019 at 12:31 am

    Yum, I am very interested in trying this recipe. I do not eat wheat so can I substitute almond flour?
    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      April 20, 2019 at 8:26 pm

      I would recommend using a gluten-free flour blend instead of almond flour just because I am not sure that the flavor from the almonds would go well with pizza.
      Reply
  7. Erin M says

    July 17, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    This looks amazing!
    Reply

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