Gluten-Free Rice Crust Veggie Delight Pizza
This Gluten-Free Rice Crust Veggie Delight Pizza is a wholesome twist on the classic pizza, featuring a crispy rice crust that is both gluten-free and delicious. Crafted from either long-grain white or brown rice, this pizza provides a nutritious base, packed with flavor. The crust is combined with mozzarella cheese and a hint of heat from Tabasco sauce, ensuring each bite is savory and satisfying. Topped with a medley of colorful and nutrient-rich vegetables, this dish is perfect for any occasion - whether for a cozy family dinner or a fun gathering with friends. You can also customize the toppings to your liking, making it a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire. Enjoy every delicious slice guilt-free!
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Servings
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Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
long grain white rice or brown rice
2 cups (uncooked)
water or vegetable broth
4 cups
large egg
1 (beaten)
grated mozzarella cheese
0.5 cup
Tabasco sauce or red hot sauce
1/16 teaspoon
tomato sauce
0.5 cup
garlic
2 cloves (finely chopped)
dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon
dried basil
1/4 teaspoon
Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon
grated mozzarella cheese
2.5 cups (divided)
mushroom
1 cup (sliced)
green pepper
1 medium (seeded and sliced)
sweet red pepper
1 medium (seeded and sliced)
fresh tomatoes
1 medium (sliced)
red onion
1 medium (thinly sliced)
extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2. In a medium saucepan, combine the uncooked rice and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
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3. Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
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4. Once done, fluff the rice with a fork and allow it to cool slightly.
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5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice with the beaten egg, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and Tabasco sauce. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
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6. Grease a 12-inch pizza pan lightly and press the rice mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan, forming the crust.
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7. Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 4 minutes, or until set. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
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8. In another mixing bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, finely chopped garlic, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, oregano, basil, Italian herb seasoning, and black pepper to create the sauce mixture.
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9. Spread the sauce mixture evenly over the base of the baked rice crust.
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10. Sprinkle 1 cup of the grated mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
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11. Layer the sliced mushrooms, green pepper, red pepper, sliced tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion on top in an even layer.
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12. Add the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
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13. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil evenly over the pizza.
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14. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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15. Allow the pizza to rest for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven before slicing and serving. Optionally, you can add chopped fresh broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gluten-Free Rice Crust Veggie Delight Pizza?
It is a wholesome pizza featuring a crispy, gluten-free crust made from rice, topped with a variety of nutrient-rich vegetables.
Is the crust naturally gluten-free?
Yes, the crust is made from long-grain white or brown rice, which contains no gluten.
What kinds of rice can be used for the crust?
You can use either long-grain white rice or brown rice for the base.
How much uncooked rice is needed?
The recipe requires 2 cups of uncooked long-grain white or brown rice.
What liquid is used to cook the rice?
You can use 4 cups of either water or vegetable broth.
At what temperature should the oven be set?
The oven should be preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
How long should the rice simmer?
The rice should simmer for approximately 20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
What ingredients bind the rice crust?
A beaten large egg and mozzarella cheese are used to bind the rice mixture together.
How much mozzarella goes into the crust?
Half a cup of grated mozzarella cheese is mixed into the rice crust.
Does the crust have any spice?
Yes, it includes a hint of heat from 1/16 teaspoon of Tabasco or red hot sauce.
What size pizza pan is required?
A 12-inch pizza pan is used for this recipe.
Should the pizza pan be prepared before adding rice?
Yes, the pizza pan should be lightly greased before pressing the rice mixture into it.
How long do you pre-bake the crust?
The rice crust should be pre-baked for 4 minutes until it is set.
What is the base of the pizza sauce?
The sauce is a mixture of tomato sauce, finely chopped garlic, mozzarella cheese, and herbs.
How much garlic is used in the sauce?
Two cloves of finely chopped garlic are used in the sauce mixture.
Which dried herbs are included in the sauce?
The sauce includes dried oregano, dried basil, and Italian herb seasoning.
How is the mozzarella cheese distributed?
It is divided among the crust, the sauce mixture, the layer over the sauce, and the final topping.
How many mushrooms are used?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of sliced mushrooms.
What types of peppers are used as toppings?
The pizza is topped with one medium green pepper and one medium sweet red pepper.
What kind of onion is used?
One medium red onion, thinly sliced, is used as a topping.
Are the tomatoes fresh or canned?
The recipe uses one medium fresh tomato, sliced.
What oil is drizzled over the pizza?
One tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil is drizzled over the pizza before baking.
How long is the final bake time?
The pizza should bake for an additional 15 minutes once the toppings are added.
How can you tell when the pizza is ready?
The pizza is ready when the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Why must the pizza rest after baking?
Allowing the pizza to rest for 5 minutes makes it easier to slice and serve.
Can other vegetables be added?
Yes, you can customize toppings or add chopped fresh broccoli for extra nutrition.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this is a vegetarian-friendly pizza recipe.
What is the texture of the crust?
The rice-based crust is designed to be crispy and savory.
Can I use red hot sauce instead of Tabasco?
Yes, red hot sauce is a suitable substitute for Tabasco in the crust.
Is this recipe considered healthy?
Yes, it is a healthy, nutrient-rich meal packed with vegetables and a wholesome rice base.