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Zucchini Crust Pizza (Vegan & Gluten-Free!)


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  • Author: Flora & Vino
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 6-8 slices
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Vegan Zucchini Crust Pizza that’s gluten-free with no added oil. Add pizza sauce and your favorite toppings for plant-based pizza night!


Ingredients

  • 1 package Cece’s Veggie Co. Organic Zucchini Spirals (~2 3/4 cup chopped zucchini)
  • ½ TBSP white chia seeds
  • 1½ TBSP filtered water
  • ½ TBSP raw tahini
  • ½ cup gluten-free oat flour
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • ½ TBSP lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • pinch Himalayan sea salt
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • tomato sauce
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ cup black olives, sliced

For serving

  • fresh parmesan

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a pizza pan with parchment paper.
  2. Briefly steam the zucchini noodles on the stovetop for 2-3 minutes or until they’re fork tender.
  3. While the squash is steaming, prep a large bowl with white chia seeds and water and mix to combine. Set aside.
  4. Drain the squash well, then add it to the chia seed bowl and lightly smash them to combine.
  5. Add the raw tahini and lemon juice and mix everything again combine.
  6. Add in the oat flour, almond flour, garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, Himalayan sea salt, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Mix everything to combine. The dough should be thick but spreadable.
  7. Spread the dough into a circle on the parchment paper using a rubber spatula, with a crust about ½″ thick.
  8. Bake the crust for about 20-25 minutes or until it’s lightly golden and set.
  9. Remove the crust from the oven and spoon on pizza sauce and add any desired toppings.
  10. Bake the pizza crust for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the veggies are lightly brown and softened. Serve the pizza with a pinch of red pepper flakes and vegan parmesan.
  11. Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Entree, Pizza
  • Method: Oven-Bake
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free