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Rice-Crusted Pizza

A fun and unique twist on pizza using rice as the crust. Enjoy this main dish with all of your favorite toppings!

  • 12 Servings
  • $3.00 - $5.99

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups tomato purée, low-sodium

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Heat oven to 350 °F. Grease a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet.

3

Cook rice following directions on the package; set aside.

4

Grate cheese; set aside.

5

Crack egg and place in mixing bowl, stirring to blend. Measure and add 2 cups cooked rice, 1 cup grated cheese, and salt. Mix well to combine ingredients.

6

Spread rice mixture in prepared pan, pressing firmly and making outer edge slightly raised.

7

Spread tomato purée evenly over rice mixture.

8

Place pan in oven. Bake for 25 minutes.

9

Remove pan from oven sprinkle pizza with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.

10

Remove pizza from oven. Cut into 12 slices.

11

Try different kinds of rice.

12

Try different kinds of cheese.

13

Use sliced or chopped green peppers, onions, mushrooms, or other vegetables as toppings.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1 slice, 1/12 of recipe (110g)

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories175
Total Fat9 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
Linoleic Acid0 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA2 mg
Cholesterol37 mg
Carbohydrates12 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars2 g
Added Sugars included3 g
Protein12 g
Minerals
Calcium292 mg
Potassium181 mg
Sodium313 mg
Copper64 mcg
Iron1 mg
Magnesium21 mg
Phosphorus231 mg
Selenium10 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A81 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.1 mg
Vitamin B120.9 mg
Vitamin C1 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K6 mcg
Folate36 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.2 mg
Niacin2 mg
Choline24 mg

Source:

  • Cooking Up Fun - A Pyramid of Snacks
  • Cornell University Cooperative Extension
  • Division of Nutritional Sciences