Vegetarian Rice Crust Pizza
Craving pizza with a healthy twist? This **Vegetarian Rice Crust Pizza** is a gluten-free delight, offering a crispy, cheesy base made from cooked rice, eggs, and mozzarella. Perfect for those seeking a creative alternative to traditional dough, this easy-to-make recipe combines vibrant toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, and spinach for a fresh, veggie-packed feast. Seasoned with aromatic oregano and finished with optional fresh basil, every bite bursts with flavor. Ready in under an hour, this customizable pizza is the ultimate weeknight dinner for four. Indulge guilt-free while enjoying a wholesome, satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked white or brown rice
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Cracked black pepper
- 0.5 cups Pizza sauce
- 1 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 1 cup Sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup Sliced mushrooms
- 0.5 cups Sliced black olives
- 1 cup Spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Transfer the rice mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape it into a round, flat crust about 10-12 inches in diameter and 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, pressing down firmly to ensure it's compact.
Bake the rice crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the crust is set.
Remove the crust from the oven and spread the pizza sauce evenly across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Layer the sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, and spinach leaves evenly across the pizza.
Sprinkle dried oregano over the toppings for added flavor.
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.6 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.8 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 4973 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 100.8 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 2210 mg | 170% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1850 mg | 39% | |
*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.
