Keto pizza is a low-carb version of the traditional pizza dish. It is typically made with a cauliflower or almond flour crust and uses ingredients such as mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and vegetables as toppings. The goal of a keto pizza is to provide a similar taste and texture to regular pizza while adhering to a ketogenic diet which is low in carbs and high in fats.
Here is a simple recipe for keto pizza that you can try at home:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Toppings of your choice (such as pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, etc.)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, almond flour, cream cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and press it out into a circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the crust from the oven and add your desired toppings.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the toppings are heated through.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Note: You can use different ingredients to make the crust such as cauliflower, coconut flour, or cheese, and you can add different spices to change the flavor. Also, you can use different types of cheese or meat to make different variations of the pizza.
It’s important to note that even though this recipe is suitable for a ketogenic diet, it still contains calories, so it should be consumed in moderation.
