Low Carb Pizza Crust

This easy low carb pizza crust is simply amazing!  It’s made with tofu instead of grain, so it’s vegan, gluten-free, keto friendly and high in protein!  It bakes up firm and delicious and makes an ideal healthy pizza crust alternative.   Whether you are looking for a gluten-free, grain-free, or simply low carb pizza, this is the recipe for you!

I began making pizza crust this way after we went gluten free and I couldn’t find a gluten free pizza crust that my kids liked.  I knew that they loved tofu in just about any form, so I came up with this method and they love it!  When I started getting more conscious about reducing carbs, this crust worked for the whole family!

You will LOVE this low carb pizza crust because it’s…

• easy to make.
• doesn’t use hard to find or weird ingredients.
• high in protein.
• vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and grain-free.
• simply delicious! 

What you will need for this tofu pizza crust…

Ingredients:

• Tofu – high protein tofu works best.  (This is a very dense 16 oz block of tofu that comes in a vacuum sealed pouch with little water).  You can also use extra firm tofu in the plastic containers, but you will need 1 1/2 containers of this type.  You will also need to drain and press this type of tofu before adding to the food processor.  
• Salt – for flavor.
• Garlic – for flavor. (optional)
• Herbs – like fresh basil or oregano.  You can also use dried herbs like an Italian herb blend. 
• Olive Oil – for richness in the crust and to prevent sticking to the pan.
• Nutritional Yeast – for a slightly cheesy umami flavor and added nutrition. (optional)  (Nutritional yeast is a yellow powder that you can find at most natural foods stores) .
• Pizza Toppings – pizza sauce, cheese, veggies or anything you like on your pizza.

Tools:

• Food Processor – to blend the tofu and other ingredients.  A large 8-12 cup capacity works well. 
• Iron skillet – to cook the pizza in. (10-12 inch work well).  You can also use a cookie sheet with edges, but a heavy skillet works great.

How do I make a low carb pizza crust with tofu?

1. Pre-heat your oven to 425° F.
2. Drain the tofu and crumble it into your food processor.
3. Add salt, garlic, herbs, olive oil, and nutritional yeast to the food processor.
4. Blend until well mixed into a crumbly dry paste.
5. Drizzle oil at the bottom of an iron skillet or cookie sheet.
6. Put the tofu mixture in the skillet and spread it out evenly about 1/2 inch thick. (It will shrink a little while baking).
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until it starts to dry out and get crispy on the bottom.
8. Top with your favorite pizza toppings.
9. Bake again for 10 minutes.

Pro tips to make this tofu pizza come out great every time:

• Make sure to use the right type of tofu.  There are two types of tofu that work best for this recipe.  Dense, high protein, shrink wrapped tofu OR extra firm, water packed tofu usually sold in a plastic tub.  Both will work but the high protein tofu is preferred if you can find it (Trader Joes carries it if you have one near you).  The water packed, extra firm tofu will work but make sure to press it to squeeze out the water.  Once pressed, water packed tofu also has slightly less weight so you will need 1 1/4 containers to equal 1 full pound of tofu.
• The tofu pizza “dough” needs to be dry and crumbly.  It should be just moist enough to stick together when pressed into the pan.
• Make sure to bake it for at least 25 minutes before putting any pizza toppings on it.  This will allow it to dry out and firm up into a pizza crust consistency.
• If the crust starts to puff up when baking, poke a few holes in it with a fork to release any air trapped inside. 

Need some vegan toppings for your pizza?

• Get adventurous in your kitchen and make my homemade vegan mozzarella cheese.  Be sure to follow the directions for the version that melts for an ideal vegan cheese to use on pizza.
• You can also easily make your own vegan sausage pizza crumbles in about 5 minutes!

Related Recipes:

• Vegan Polenta Pizza Bites
• Low carb Easy Cauliflower Stuffing
• Low Carb Vegan Cauliflower Risotto with Spinach

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Low Carb Pizza Crust

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

A low carb pizza crust that is made of tofu that is vegan, gluten-free, and nut free.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: gluten free, low carb, vegan

Keyword: low carb pizza crust, tofu pizza crust

Servings: 6

Calories: 72 kcal

Author: Monica | The Hidden Veggies

Ingredients

• 1 lbs high protein tofu (16 oz) or extra firm tofu drained and pressed
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh basil or 2 tsp dried herbs like Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Pre-heat your oven to 425° F.Drain the tofu and crumble it into your food processor.
2. Add salt, garlic, herbs, olive oil, and nutritional yeast to the food processor.
3. Blend until well mixed into a crumbly dry paste.
4. Drizzle oil at the bottom of an iron skillet or cookie sheet.
5. Put the tofu mixture in the skillet and spread it out evenly about 1/2 inch thick. (It will shrink a little while baking).

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until it starts to dry out slightly and get crispy on the bottom.

7. Top with your favorite pizza toppings.

8. Bake again for 10 more minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Make sure to use the right type of tofu.  There are two types of tofu that work best for this recipe.  Dense, high protein, shrink wrapped tofu OR extra firm, water packed tofu usually sold in a plastic tub.  Both will work but the high protein tofu is preferred if you can find it (Trader Joes carries it if you have one near you).  The water packed, extra firm tofu will work but make sure to press it to squeeze out the water.  Once pressed, water packed tofu also has slightly less weight so you will need 1 1/4 containers to equal 1 full pound of tofu.
• The tofu pizza "dough" needs to be dry and crumbly.  It should be just moist enough to stick together when pressed into the pan.
• Make sure to bake it for at least 25 minutes before putting any pizza toppings on it.  This will allow it to dry out and firm up into a pizza crust consistency.
• If the crust starts to puff up when baking, poke a few holes in it with a fork to release any air trapped inside. 

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Pizza Crust

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 72 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Sodium 435mg 18%

Potassium 166mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 0.9%

Vitamin C 0.4%

Calcium 2.3%

Iron 5.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.