Vegetarian Rice Crust Pizza

Craving pizza with a healthy twist? This **Vegetarian Rice Crust Pizza** is a gluten-free delight, offering a crispy, cheesy base made from cooked rice, eggs, and mozzarella. Perfect for those seeking a creative alternative to traditional dough, this easy-to-make recipe combines vibrant toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, and spinach for a fresh, veggie-packed feast. Seasoned with aromatic oregano and finished with optional fresh basil, every bite bursts with flavor. Ready in under an hour, this customizable pizza is the ultimate weeknight dinner for four. Indulge guilt-free while enjoying a wholesome, satisfying meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked white or brown rice
• 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Cracked black pepper
• 0.5 cups Pizza sauce
• 1 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
• 1 cup Sliced bell peppers (any color)
• 1 cup Sliced mushrooms
• 0.5 cups Sliced black olives
• 1 cup Spinach leaves
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 3

Transfer the rice mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape it into a round, flat crust about 10-12 inches in diameter and 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, pressing down firmly to ensure it's compact.

Step 4

Bake the rice crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the crust is set.

Step 5

Remove the crust from the oven and spread the pizza sauce evenly across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 6

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 7

Layer the sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, and spinach leaves evenly across the pizza.

Step 8

Sprinkle dried oregano over the toppings for added flavor.

Step 9

Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice into wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1299.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1876.6

Total Fat 93.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 572.5mg	0%
Sodium 4973.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.6g
Protein 100.8g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 2210.5mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 1849.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.6%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 34.0%