4 Creative, Crustless Pizza Recipes That Are Perfect For a Low-Carb Diet

Published on Sep 9, 2016 at 7:45 PM

PaleoHacks

These recipes originally appeared on PaleoHacks.

Pizza is a timeless classic that is at the top of everyone's favorite foods list. But what about when you don't want to fill up on a starchy crust? Enter the veggie pizza. You will look at vegetables in a whole new light once you pair them with your favorite Paleo pizza toppings. I recommend making a Paleo-friendly cheese ahead of time that melts well, like this cashew cheese recipe. Once your cheese is ready, grate it for use in these pizza recipes.

Zucchini Pizza Bites

Zucchini makes the perfect bite-sized snack when sliced and topped with a few pizza fixings. These little pizzas serve up huge flavor. There is something about bubbly cheese mixed with tomato sauce that is all you really need to curb a pizza craving. Be sure to slice the zucchini to 1/4-inch slices and not much thicker. Zucchini tends to shrink when cooked, so I found this size to be just right.

Get the recipe: zucchini pizza bites

Bell Pepper Pizza

For the bell pepper pizza, a little bit of onion drives the veggie flavor home. Bell pepper takes on a slightly smoked flavor once cooked, complementing any toppings you add.

Get the recipe: bell pepper pizza

Sweet Potato Pizza Boats

If you’re looking for a fiber-rich pizza recipe, opt for the baked potatoes. The sweetness of the sweet potato mixed with smoky pepperoni is a match made in heaven, while keeping it healthy and filling.

Get the recipe: sweet potato pizza boats

Spaghetti Squash Pizza Boats

To curb pasta cravings, spaghetti squash pizza beats out both traditional noodles and pizza in the health category. Gooey bubbly cheese, pepperoni and herbs combine with squash for a dish that can stand alone.

Get the recipe: spaghetti squash pizza boats