Description
Craving the delicious flavors of pizza without the guilt? These Low-Carb Portobello Pizza Caps are the ultimate healthy alternative to traditional pizza. With meaty Portobello mushrooms as the base, topped with rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and customizable toppings, they’re perfect for anyone on a low-carb or keto diet. Quick to make and incredibly satisfying, these pizza caps are your new favorite meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Portobello mushroom caps
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup (80ml) passata
- ⅓ cup (80ml) chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Pinch of oregano
- Pinch of Italian parsley
- 50g mozzarella, shredded
- Cooking oil spray
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings:
- 1 smoked chicken sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
- Chopped red onion
Instructions
1. Prepare the Mushrooms
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wipe the Portobello mushroom caps with a damp cloth to remove dirt.
- Remove the stems and scrape out the gills with a spoon to create a flat surface for the toppings.
2. Make the Sauce
- Spray a small saucepan with cooking oil and heat over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant and the onion turns translucent.
- Stir in the passata, chicken or vegetable stock, and tomato paste. Add a pinch of oregano and Italian parsley.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
3. Prepare the Toppings
- While the sauce simmers, slice the smoked chicken sausage and chop the red onion.
4. Assemble the Pizza Caps
- Place the prepared mushroom caps on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread a layer of the tomato sauce inside each mushroom cap.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Add your desired toppings, such as sliced chicken sausage, black olives, or chopped red onion.
5. Bake the Pizza Caps
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the mushrooms are tender.
6. Serve
- Remove the Portobello pizza caps from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Prevent Sogginess: Remove the mushroom gills and avoid overloading with sauce to keep the caps from becoming too watery.
- Vegetarian Option: Replace smoked chicken sausage with veggies like spinach, bell peppers, or artichokes.
- Make It Vegan: Use vegetable stock for the sauce and plant-based mozzarella.
- Storage: These pizza caps are best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired