Finally, a Paleo bread that isn’t starch or nut heavy. It’s mostly zucchini and eggs, meaning it’s basically a zucchini latke camouflaged as bread.
I use this whenever I need a flatbread or pizza crust substitute.
My recipe for Paleo Zucchini Pizza and Flatbread Crust is based on a pizza crust from the SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet) cookbook, “Breaking the Vicious Cycle” by Elaine Gottschall. (It’s a fabulous book!)
Besides the delicious and obvious use as a pizza crust, I use the flatbread for sandwiches, grilled cheeses, a cracker substitute for meat, cheeses and dip appetizers and a nutritious snack on the go.
I also really like using the flatbread for my daughter’s favorite breakfast dish, “Toad in the Hole” or as I call them, “Egg with a Hole in the Middle.”
I think you’ll really enjoy this new addition to your Paleo kitchen.
What have you made with your flat bread?
Paleo Zucchini Pizza and Flatbread Crust
This crust takes a little time to make. I’d suggest making a few at a time to freeze for quick use later.
Ingredients
- 3½ cups coarsely grated unpeeled zucchini
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup almond meal or flour
- 1 tsp Zaatar or ½ tsp dry basil
- ¼ tsp pink salt
Instructions
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Salt grated zucchini with ¼ tsp pink salt and let stand for 15 minutes to draw out excess water
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Squeeze zucchini with hands to get rid of as much water as possible
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Blend all ingredients together in a Cuisinart or food processor
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Spread on a parchment lined cookie sheet. You can make the crust in any shape you want. Pat smooth
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Bake for 30 minutes at 325 or until crust is dry and turning brown
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Brush top of the crust with olive oil and broil it for 3-5 minutes or until brown
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Take the crust out of the oven and flip it over,back onto the cookie sheet. Remove the parchment paper. Brush with olive oil and broil for an additional 3-5 minutes or until brown
Recipe Notes
- For flatbread, remove the crust the cookie sheet and let cool on a cooking rack before cutting to desired size. I prefer sliced bread sized pieces and a smaller hand held size for snacks.
- For pizza, add desired ingredients and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until everything is hot and melted.