The recipe for this low carb pizza is very light and filling. If you love pizza but avoid it because of gluten or too many carbs, learn how to make this delicious low carb pizza and enjoy its nutrients.
The secret is the broccoli and almond flour crust, which makes the pizza healthy without losing flavor.
Be sure to try and share.
Crust Ingredients:
• 1 cooked broccoli (can also use cauliflower)
• 1 egg
• Salt
• 1 cup almond flour (or other nut flour)
Topping Ingredients:
• Homemade tomato sauce
• Meia cura cheese
• Diced bacon
• Shredded and seasoned chicken
• Oregano and salt to taste
Preparation:
Process the cooked broccoli until finely chopped, place it in a clean cloth and squeeze well to remove all water.
Next, in a bowl, mix the drained broccoli with the egg, almond flour, and salt. Mix well by hand until homogeneous.
Place the dough on a round pizza pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 20 minutes or until it starts to brown.
Finally, remove the crust from the oven and add the toppings! The toppings are up to you, so use your imagination with healthy options.
After adding the toppings, bake at 180°C (356°F) for another 10 minutes to finish baking.
Benefits of Broccoli:
Broccoli is a rich source of vitamin C and dietary fiber. It is also a source of beta-carotene and protein, and is rich in several minerals such as magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Broccoli is also a great option for a weight loss diet because it has very few calories, is filling, and can be prepared in many ways. But know that this is not the only benefit you get from adding it to your diet.
This popular vegetable has a wide variety of nutritional and medicinal benefits, including its ability to prevent various types of cancer, improve digestive system function, reduce cholesterol, and detoxify the body. It also increases the absorption of vitamins and minerals, prevents allergic reactions, boosts the immune system, and protects the skin.
Finally, it prevents birth defects, regulates blood pressure, reduces inflammation, and improves vision and eye health.
So, include it in your diet.