Pizza: It’s All In The Crust

Story & Recipe Contributions by Ondrea Machin Photos by Michelle Reyes | Design by Morgan Rosentrater

Imagine this: you’re at home and you look through the cupboards multiple times trying to figure out what to make for dinner, but all you have are some miscellaneous ingredients. There is one type of food that can be made with random ingredients. PIZZA! It’s an easy dinner idea and pizza is pretty versatile, especially for those picky eaters.

However, traditional pizza crust can be a problem for people who are diabetic, gluten intolerant,

Keto or just trying to eat healthier. These three recipes replace traditional pizza crust with low carb and gluten free alternatives.

NOTHING BUT CHEESE CRUST:

Ingredients: • 1 cup mozzarella cheese • ¼ cup parmesan cheese • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning • 1-2 tablespoons almond flour (optional)

1. Mix everything together and spread out into a circle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 2. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. 3. Add favorite toppings and bake for another 10 minutes.

CAN O’CHICKEN CRUST:

Ingredients: • 2 cans of chicken • 1 egg • ½ cup of parmesan cheese • Garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper to taste

1. Mix everything together. 2. On a pan lined with parchment paper, spray with cooking spray and spread mixture on the pan in the shape of a circle. 3. Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. 4. Add favorite toppings and bake for another 15 minutes.

CAULIFLOWER CRUST:

Ingredients: • 1 small head of cauliflower or 1 bag of cauliflower rice • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder • ¼ teaspoon oregano • 1 egg • 2 tablespoons flax seed • 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese • Salt and pepper to taste

1. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray, set aside. 2. In a food processor, pulse the cauliflower until it’s a rice-like consistency, transfer to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 8 minutes. Allow to cool. 3. Once cool, ring out as much water from the cauliflower as possible. 4. Once dry, place in a bowl and combine with the grated mozzarella cheese, egg, flaxseed and seasoning.