Vegetarian – Rice Crust Pizza

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Delicious and Healthy Vegetarian Rice Crust Pizza
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Prep

25 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups long grain white rice or 2 cups brown rice , uncooked
4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable broth
1 large egg , beaten
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/16 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/16 teaspoon red hot sauce
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese , , divided
1 cup mushroom , sliced
1 medium green pepper , seeded and sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper , seeded and sliced
1 medium fresh tomatoes , , sliced
1 medium red onion , thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
297
Sugar
5g
Fat
14g
This vegetarian rice crust pizza is a healthy take on a classic comfort food. With a crust made from long-grain white rice or brown rice, it's a unique alternative to regular pizza dough and is also gluten-free. Topped with a medley of sliced veggies like mushrooms, peppers, onions, and tomatoes, and smothered in delicious melted mozzarella cheese, this pizza is satisfyingly delicious and loaded with health benefits. Perfect for a quick and easy homemade dinner or weekend meal with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2.In a large saucepan, bring rice and water (or vegetable broth) to a boil.
3.Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until cooked and tender.
4.Mix beaten egg, grated mozzarella cheese, and hot sauce with the cooked rice.
5.Spread the rice mixture into a greased pizza pan, shaping it into a crust.
6.In a small bowl, mix together tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, basil, Italian herbs, and black pepper. Spread over the rice crust.
7.Sprinkle 1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
8.Add sliced mushrooms, green pepper, red pepper, tomato, and red onion.
9.Drizzle with olive oil and top with remaining 1 1/2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese.
10.Bake in preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This vegetarian pizza is a healthier alternative to regular pizza as it’s made with rice crust instead of regular pizza dough.

It’s packed with veggies, high-protein cheese, and is easy to make at home.

CONS

This pizza takes a little longer to prepare due to the extra step of cooking the rice.

It may not be as crispy as regular pizza dough, but the rice crust makes it a healthier and unique alternative.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The veggies on this pizza provide an array of health benefits. Mushrooms may boost immunity and provide anti-inflammatory benefits, while red and green peppers are rich in antioxidant vitamin C. Tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that may reduce the risk of heart disease. Using rice crust instead of regular pizza dough also means this pizza is gluten-free, making it a suitable option for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

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