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Delish: Eat Like Every Day’s the Weekend
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Wait, I can eat pizza on the paleo diet?!
Sure can! You just have to make sure you skip a dough with wheat and gluten and dairy (dairy-free mozzarella is surprisingly easy to find these days). But vegetables and pepperoni are totally allowed for topping.
What is paleo pizza crust made out of?
We've seen it all kinds of ways, with different types of flours, but we settled on almond flour for its nutty flavor. We also mix in spices—Italian seasoning and garlic powder—to give it more flavor. We skip yeast because it can be a pain and instead incorporate eggs and olive oil. The eggs help make the crust fluffy.
What toppings are allowed on paleo pizza?
Unfortunately not traditional cheese—but you already know ;) But we believe strongly in the meltiness of cheese on pizza, so we top ours with dairy-free mozzarella. Paleo followers know that pepperoni is obviously allowed, and pile on the vegetables. We went supreme-style with mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and red onion, which makes this pizza pretty irresistible.
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- Yields:
- 4 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 10 mins
- Total Time:
- 30 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 709
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c.
almond flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 tsp.
baking powder
- 1 tsp.
Italian seasoning
Large pinch garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
- 3
large eggs
- 2 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 c.
pizza sauce
- 1 c.
shredded dairy-free mozzarella
- 1/4 c.
pepperoni slices
- 1/4
small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2
small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 c.
sliced black olives
- 2
cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
Pinch red pepper flakes
- Nutrition Information
- Per Serving (Serves 4)
- Calories709 Fat59 gSaturated fat11 gTrans fat0 gCholesterol176 mgSodium696 mgCarbohydrates10 gFiber9 gSugar5 gProtein31 gVitamin D1 mcgCalcium289 mgIron3 mgPotassium787 mg
- Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.Powered by
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 425° with a rack in the top third. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
- Step 2In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and olive oil and pour into dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms. Transfer dough to a piece of parchment paper. Place another piece of parchment on top and roll dough to ¼-inch thick. Remove top piece of parchment and discard.
- Step 3Slide bottom parchment paper with crust onto a baking sheet. Bake until crust is lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
- Step 4Spread pizza sauce over crust, leaving a ½-inch border. Top with mozzarella followed by vegetable toppings and return to oven. Bake until cheese is melted and crust is golden, about 10 minutes.
- Step 5Turn oven to broil and broil until cheese is golden, about 2 minutes.
- Step 6Garnish with red pepper flakes before serving.
