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.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Summer Squash Pizza Crust

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

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Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Summer Squash Pizza Crust

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 131.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.6g 17%

Carbohydrates: 11.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 5.7g 9%

Saturated Fat: 3g 15%

Cholesterol: 60.3mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 263IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 9.6mg 16%

Folate: 45.1mcg 11%

Calcium: 156.8mg 16%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 18.9mg 7%

Potassium: 196mg 6%

Sodium: 210.7mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 51.4

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.