Keto Pesto Pizza
This recipe combines pesto (a perfect keto-friendly condiment) with bacon (keto's flagship cured meat), a sprinkle of green onions, caramelized garlic, mozzarella cheese, and sweet fresh basil, all on top of a fathead crust made using a combination of almond and coconut flours.
Equipment
- pizza stone
Ingredients
Caramelized Garlic
- 2-4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
Pizza Toppings
- 2 pieces bacon diced
- 2 green onions diced
- 2 tsp fresh basil chopped
- 2 cloves caramelized garlic chopped
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- ¾ cup mozzarella
For the Fathead Dough
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 1 tbsp cream chees
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 whole egg
- pinch salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°
Caramelized Garlic
- Combine 2 cloves of garlic and olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a very low simmer. Continue cooking until the garlic is golden and soft.
Fathead Dough Pizza Crust
- Combine 1 cup of mozzarella and 1 tbsp of cream cheese (cubed) into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 40 seconds, then stir. Microwave for 30 more seconds and stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add ⅓ cup of almond flour. 1 tbsp of coconut flour, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp of baking powder, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. Mix well.
- Transfer the dough to a large piece of parchment paper that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Spray another sheet of parchment paper and lay it over the top of the dough.
- Roll the dough out using a rolling pin. Once you reach the desired size use your hands to create a lip around the edge.
- Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
Make it a Pizza!
- Remove from the oven. Load with all of the toppings, and bake for 5-8 minutes more or until the desired level of crispiness is achieved!
Notes
Nutrition Information per 1 slice with toppings:
Calories: 186
Net Carbs: 1.9g
Fat: 14g
Protein: 10g
Nutrition information for the entire crust with no toppings:
Calories: 691
Net Carbs: 9.3g
Fat: 49g
Protein: 44g