Summer Squash Pizza Crust

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Enjoy this frittata-type crust made with summer squash. Smother this crust with your favorite pizza toppings: tomato sauce or pesto and vegetables galore! Enjoy and be creative! Try sprinkling feta cheese or adding artichoke hearts for a Mediterranean flair.

Submitted by Dawn
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups finely shredded zucchini or yellow summer squash

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Once zucchini or summer squash has been shredded (I recommend a food processor) lightly salt the squash and transfer it to a strainer. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes and press all remaining liquid out of squash.

  3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine squash, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, pepper and salt. Mix well.

  4. Spread the mixture into a greased and floured jelly roll pan. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.

  5. Remove the crust from the oven and change the oven's temperature to broil. Brush the top of the crust with oil, and then broil the crust for 3 to 5 minutes until the top is lightly browned.

  6. Allow the crust to cool slightly and slide spatula underneath all edges and under the middle. Place a large baking sheet over the top of the crust and gently flip the crust over so that the bottom of the crust is now facing upwards. Because it can be difficult to flip the crust smoothly, it may be necessary to cut the crust in half to facilitate the flipping of the crust. If you want to omit the flipping stage, that is okay, but the crust won't be as crunchy.

  7. Brush the top of the crust with oil and broil for another 3 to 5 minutes until the top is browned. Cover with toppings as desired.

Note

This will be a non-traditional crust, as it will be somewhat soft. Depending on your toppings, you may need to bake it at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for a few more minutes to heat toppings and further reduce sogginess.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131 Calories
6g Fat
12g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 211mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 157mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 196mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.