Italian Vegetable Rice Pizza Recipe

Name: Italian Vegetable Rice Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups instant rice; 1 tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 ½ cups light mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided; 12 small eggplant, sliced; ½ cup zucchini, thinly sliced; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 egg whites, lightly beaten; ¼ teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 ½ cups water

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups instant rice
1 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 ½ cups light mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
12 small eggplant, sliced
½ cup zucchini, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
¼ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ cups water

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
3
Stir in rice, cover, remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
4
Stir half the shredded mozzarella into hot rice.
5
When the cheese melts, stir in the beaten egg whites.
6
Turn the mixture out onto a greased pizza pan and flatten to form a crust.
7
Bake for 5 minutes in the 400F oven.
8
Drizzle the tomato sauce over the crust and sprinkle with the basil, garlic, and oregano.
9
Arrange the eggplant, zucchini, and tomato over the crust in a decorative pattern and top with the remaining mozzarella and the parmesan cheese.
10
Bake near the top of the oven for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is slightly browned.

569

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups instant rice, 1 tomatoes, cut into wedges, 1 ½ cups light mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided, 12 small eggplant, sliced, and more.

Yes, Italian Vegetable Rice Pizza falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Vegetable Rice Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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