Description
Cloud bread pizza with pesto brings light, airy textures to traditional Italian comfort food. Crisp herbal notes and delicate clouds of bread create a guilt-free culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 4 egg whites
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Binding Ingredient:
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) pizza sauce
Cheese:
- 1/2 cup (56 grams / 2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetable Toppings:
- 1/4 cup (38 grams / 1.3 ounces) chopped onion
- 1/4 cup (38 grams / 1.3 ounces) chopped bell pepper
- 1/4 cup (38 grams / 1.3 ounces) mushrooms
Instructions
- Whip egg whites with aromatic herbs and spices using an electric mixer until voluminous and peaks form, creating a light, airy base for the pizza.
- Incorporate cornstarch into the egg white mixture to stabilize and provide structure to the cloud bread foundation.
- Carefully spread the fluffy egg white mixture into a circular shape on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring an even, pizza-like appearance.
- Bake the cloud bread crust in a preheated oven until it transforms to a golden, crisp texture, creating a delicate yet sturdy base.
- Meanwhile, sauté sliced onions, colorful bell peppers, and earthy mushrooms until they become tender and develop a caramelized edge.
- Remove the cloud bread crust and generously coat the surface with vibrant pizza sauce, creating a flavorful moisture layer.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of melty mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then artfully distribute the sautéed vegetables across the pizza.
- Return the pizza to the oven, allowing the cheese to melt completely and develop a light golden-brown surface.
- For an optional final touch, briefly broil the pizza to create a slightly crispy, bubbled cheese topping, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Slice the cloud bread pizza and serve immediately to enjoy its light, protein-rich texture and robust flavors.
Notes
- Opt for farm-fresh eggs at room temperature to achieve maximum volume and fluffiness in your cloud bread base.
- Ensure all mixing utensils are completely grease-free to help egg whites whip up perfectly and maintain their delicate structure.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning to customize the cloud bread’s flavor profile.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, confirm cornstarch is certified gluten-free and consider alternative starches like arrowroot or potato starch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg