Are you wondering what to cook on your low-carb diet, like Keto? If yes, you should add the recipe for low-carb pizza in your cooking diary. Made with a number of calorie-rich ingredients, this low-carb pizza is a popular dish of low-carb dieters.
Not just that, the following low-carb pizza recipe takes you only 30 minutes to finish, including 10 minutes for preparing and 20 minutes for cooking. It ends with a homemade pizza that is suitable for your low-carb diet. Worth trying?
Low-Carb Pizza
Course: Breakfast, MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes20
minutes203
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Ingredients
85g almond flour
170g mozzarella cheese, finely shredded or grated
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
1/ 2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (optional)
1/ 2 small onion, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushroom (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425º F.
- In a large saucepan, combine almond flour, mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Place mixture over low heat. Stir constantly until cheese melts and the mixture becomes dough-like.
- Remove pan from the heat. Add in egg, salt and rosemary. Mix gently.
- Place dough on a piece of baking parchment. Shape into a disk. Cover with the other sheet of parchment. Roll the dough out into a 12″ diameter circle.
- Remove the top parchment and place the dough onto pizza pan using the bottom piece of parchment.
- Make fork holes all over the pizza base to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Bake the dough at 220C/425F for 12-15 minutes, or until brown. Place pan on a cooling rack. Lower the oven temperature to 350º Fahrenheit.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool 5-10 minutes.
- Place desired toppings, cheese, pepper, onion and mushroom or cooked meat on the crust. Bake again at 220C/425F for 5 minutes.
Notes
- As low-carb pizza provides a high amount of calories, it’s mainly served for low-carb dieters. If you prefer a healthier diet, choose other types.
FAQ
Is this low-carb pizza suitable for a keto diet?
Yes. This pizza is made with almond flour and cheese instead of traditional wheat flour, making it suitable for low-carb and keto-style diets when portion sizes are managed.
What type of almond flour should I use?
Blanched almond flour is recommended because it creates a smoother, less gritty dough and helps the crust hold together better.
Can I substitute almond flour with coconut flour?
Coconut flour is not a direct substitute in this recipe because it absorbs much more liquid. If you use it, the ratios and moisture will need major adjustments.
Why do I need to melt the cheeses before adding the egg?
Melting the mozzarella and cream cheese helps create a cohesive, elastic dough. This step is key for achieving a crust that can be rolled out and baked evenly.
Can I skip the optional vegetables in the ingredients?
Yes. The green bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms are optional toppings and can be omitted or replaced with other low-carb vegetables or cooked meats.
How do I prevent the crust from becoming soggy?
Make sure the crust is baked until lightly browned before adding toppings, and avoid using overly watery vegetables unless they are pre-cooked or drained.
Can I make the pizza dough ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare and pre-bake the crust in advance, then store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before adding toppings and baking again.
How should leftovers be stored?
Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to maintain a crisp crust.
Is this pizza suitable for breakfast?
Yes. Because it is high in fat and protein and low in carbs, it can work well as a filling breakfast option for low-carb eaters.
Can I freeze this low-carb pizza?
Yes. The baked crust or fully assembled pizza can be frozen. Wrap it tightly and freeze for up to 1 month, then reheat directly from frozen in the oven.
