Low Carb Meatball Pizza
Satisfy your pizza cravings without the carbs with this irresistible Low Carb Meatball Pizza! Featuring a crispy, golden cauliflower crust infused with almond flour, mozzarella, and Italian herbs, this recipe is a flavorful, gluten-free twist on a classic. Juicy homemade meatballs, seasoned with garlic, parsley, and a hint of red pepper flakes, are nestled atop a layer of zesty marinara sauce and finished with gooey, melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for keto diets or anyone looking to indulge in comfort food without the guilt, this wholesome pizza is a crowd-pleaser that combines savory, cheesy, and herbaceous flavors in every bite. Ready in just over an hour, it's an easy yet impressive dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend treats!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.75 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded for topping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
Chop the cauliflower into florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until finely ground, resembling rice.
Transfer the ground cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes until soft and cooked through.
Once cooled, place the cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
In a large bowl, combine the drained cauliflower, 2 eggs, 1.5 cups of mozzarella cheese, 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, almond flour, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
Press the dough onto the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet to form a crust, about 1/4 inch thick.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
While the crust bakes, prepare the meatballs. In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, chopped onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 egg, and chopped parsley until combined.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the meatballs in the oven for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
Remove the baked crust from the oven and spread the marinara sauce evenly over it.
Arrange the cooked meatballs on top of the sauce.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza.
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 198.2 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.9 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1141 mg | 380% | |
| Sodium | 5320 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 200.0 g | 400% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 2914 mg | 224% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 3603 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
