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Pizza al Zucchini with zucchini and cheese
Italian pizza with zucchini, mozzarella, and Parmesan

Crispy Zucchini & Garlic Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
This "Pizza Bianca" (white pizza) evokes the vibe of Neapolitan summers. The challenge here is the zucchini: since it's 95% water, putting it raw on pizza creates a puddle. The secret lies in prep work to concentrate flavors and get a crispy texture. Caramelization of garlic and cheese provides the depth usually provided by tomatoes.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 680 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Mandoline or sharp knife
  • Paper towels
  • Brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to max (425-480°F). Slice zucchini paper-thin, salt generously, and let sit for 15 minutes.

Tip: Salt draws water out of cells, so zucchini browns instead of steaming (Osmosis).
2 ✓

Meanwhile, mix crushed garlic with olive oil and let sit to meld flavors.

Tip: Fat extracts flavor compounds best, so every bite will be garlicky.
3 ✓

Rinse zucchini (to remove excess salt) and pat completely dry with paper towels.

Tip: Critical step! Surface moisture prevents browning.
4 ✓

Stretch dough by hand. Brush with garlic oil.

Tip: Oil layer insulates the dough, keeping it crispy.
5 ✓

Scatter mozzarella, then arrange zucchini slices barely overlapping.

Tip: Too thick a layer traps steam.
6 ✓

Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese bubbles and crust spots brown.

Tip: Cheese browning adds that distinct savory flavor (Maillard reaction).
7 ✓

Remove, sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh basil, then serve.

Tip: Parmesan umami deepens the zucchini sweetness.

Recipe FAQ

Why was my pizza watery?
You didn't let the zucchini sit with salt long enough, or didn't dry it well. Water turns to steam in the oven and soaks the dough.
Can I use yellow squash?
Absolutely! Similar flavor, but visually even more exciting.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Pizza Dough
  • 1 medium Zucchini
  • 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese (low moisture block)
  • 2 oz Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 10 leaves Fresh Basil
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper