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!
Average Cost: $5.86 
Prep Time: 20 minutes 
Average Cook Time: 30 minutes 
Average Servings: 12 Recipe Source: MyPlate.gov
Ingredients
- 2 Cups rice (cooked)
- 16 Ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 Tsp salt
- 2 Cups tomato puree
Directions
Step 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 12 inch pizza pan or baking sheet.
Step 2
Cook rice following directions on the package; set aside. Grate cheese; set aside.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Spread rice mixture in prepared pan, pressing firmly and making outer edge slightly raised. Spread tomato puree evenly over rice mixture.
Step 5
Place pan in oven. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven sprinkle pizza with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts.
Step 6
Remove pizza from oven. Cut into 12 slices.
Utensils Needed
- Pizza pan or baking sheet
- Medium pot
- Cheese grater
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Spoon
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoon
- Pizza cutter
- Pot holder
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 Slice, 1/12 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 174 |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 37 mg |
| Sodium | 472 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 12 g |