Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 recipe [Quick and Easy Foolproof Pizza Dough]
  • 2 to 2 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 7 to 8 cups shredded zucchini)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt (see note)
  • 2 cups freshly grated cheese (see note)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Place a baking stone or an overturned baking sheet on a center rack in the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a large, rimmed baking sheet (about 12X18-inches) with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper and then lightly grease the parchment paper.
  • Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater or with a food processor and place in a colander set over the sink or a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle the salt over the zucchini and toss. Let the zucchini sit for 20-30 minutes (or upwards of a couple hours); it will wilt slightly and give off quite a bit of liquid.
  • In batches, using a thin kitchen towel, potato ricer, nut milk bag (my preferred way) or other method (even your hands can work, although I find I can’t get it quite dry enough), wring the zucchini of excess water until it is very, very dry and clumps together. You’ll probably end up with 4 cups or so after wringing out (don’t stress if it’s more or less than this as long as the zucchini is dry).
  • Place the zucchini in a bowl, breaking up the clumps with your fingers. Add the shredded cheese (except for the Parmesan) and toss to combine.
  • Press the dough onto the prepared pan, forming a rectangle of dough that more or less fills the pan. It doesn't have to be exact or even overly pretty. Just do your best. Try to get it to an even thickness so there aren't super thin and super thick parts.
  • Spread the zucchini and cheese mixture evenly on top of the pizza, leaving a thin border around the edges. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake the pizza in the pan on top of the preheated baking stone or overturned baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until the pizza dough is golden and the topping is bubbly and lightly golden on top. For a crispier topping, preheat the broiler and broil for just a few minutes until the zucchini topping sizzles, if desired.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper, if desired, and serve warm.