Vegetarian - Rice Crust Pizza Recipe

Name: Vegetarian - Rice Crust Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: RICE CRUST; 2 cups long grain white rice or 2 cups brown rice, uncooked; 4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 1/16 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/16 teaspoon red hot sauce; VEGETARIAN FILLING; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, , divided; 1 cup mushroom, sliced; 1 medium green pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 medium fresh tomatoes, , sliced; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

RICE CRUST
2 cups long grain white rice or 2 cups brown rice, uncooked
4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable broth
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/16 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/16 teaspoon red hot sauce
VEGETARIAN FILLING
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, , divided
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 medium green pepper, seeded and sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and sliced
1 medium fresh tomatoes, , sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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RICE CRUST-----------------.
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Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
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In a medium size saucepan, add rice and water or broth.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
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Fluff rice with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
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In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, beaten egg, mozzarella cheese and Tabasco sauce and mix well.
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Press mixture evenly into a lightly greased 12 inch pizza pan, covering bottom and sides.
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Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 4 minutes or until set.
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Remove from oven and let cool slightly before adding filling.
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VEGETARIAN FILLING------------.
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In a mixing bowl, stir together tomato sauce, garlic, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, oregano, basil, Italian herb seasoning and black pepper.
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Spread sauce mixture over the bottom of the rice crust.
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Sprinkle over with 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese.
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Arrange sliced mushrooms, green peppers, red peppers, sliced tomatoes, and sliced red onion in layers.
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Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of remaining mozzarella cheese over top.
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Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 15 minutes or until cheese bubbles.
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Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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You can also use chopped fresh broccoli as another vegetable.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: RICE CRUST, 2 cups long grain white rice or 2 cups brown rice, uncooked, 4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 large egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian - Rice Crust Pizza falls under the General 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!

Vegetarian - Rice Crust Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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