Linda's Zucchini-Crusted Pizza With Fresh Basil Recipe

Name: Linda's Zucchini-Crusted Pizza With Fresh Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ½ cups zucchini, grated coarsely (about 4 medium size); 3 eggs, beaten; ⅓ cup flour; ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon basil leaves, minced or ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; pepper; 1 cup pizza sauce or 1 cup homemade fresh tomato sauce; ⅓ cup olive, sliced thinly; ½ cup green pepper, sliced thinly; ½ cup onion, sliced thinly; 1 cup mushroom, sliced thinly; ½ cup artichoke heart, chopped roughly; ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated; ½ cup swiss cheese, grated; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 cup basil leaves, stems removed

Servings: persons

3 ½ cups zucchini, grated coarsely (about 4 medium size)
3 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup flour
½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon basil leaves, minced or ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
pepper
1 cup pizza sauce or 1 cup homemade fresh tomato sauce
⅓ cup olive, sliced thinly
½ cup green pepper, sliced thinly
½ cup onion, sliced thinly
1 cup mushroom, sliced thinly
½ cup artichoke heart, chopped roughly
½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
½ cup swiss cheese, grated
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup basil leaves, stems removed

1
Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
2
Salt the zucchini lightly and let it sit for 15 minutes.
3
Squeeze out all the excess moisture using your hands.
4
I usually put enough into my palm and and squeeze.
5
Repeat as necessary.
6
Combine all crust ingredients except the olive oil, and spread into an olive oiled 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
7
Bake 20-25 minutes until the surface is dry and firm.
8
Brush the top with olive oil and broil it, under moderate heat for 5 minutes.
9
Do not let it burn.
10
Spread the pizza or tomato sauce evenly over the crust and scatter olives, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, Swiss cheese, and Parmesan cheese over the crust or use your own topping of choice and bake in a 350 F oven for about 20-25 minutes.
11
Remove from oven and scatter fresh basil leaves.
12
Return the pizza to oven and bake for additional 2-3 minutes.
13
Serve hot, cut into squares.
14
Eaten with fork and knife.

676

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ½ cups zucchini, grated coarsely (about 4 medium size), 3 eggs, beaten, ⅓ cup flour, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Linda's Zucchini-Crusted Pizza With Fresh Basil 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.

Linda's Zucchini-Crusted Pizza With Fresh Basil

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