Portobello Pizza

Portobello pizza is so tasty. It is the perfect healthy, low carb and keto substitute for real pizza!

Portobello pizza is the ultimate answer for pizza lovers who wish to eat healthy, keto and low carb. The portobello mushroom base is meaty and delicious, and the melty, cheesy topping is delightful, as one would expect.

The ingredients you’ll need

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty recipe. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need:

1. Portobello mushrooms
2. Olive oil spray
3. Sugar-free pizza sauce
4. Shredded Italian cheese blend
5. Toppings (I like to use pepperoni)

How to make portobello pizza

Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

1. You start by briefly broiling the mushrooms.
2. The next step is to fill them with pizza sauce and cheese.
3. Then top with your choice of toppings.
4. Now broil briefly to melt the cheese. That’s it! It’s an easy and quick recipe.

Since the mushrooms shrink quite a bit when we pre-broil them, it’s best to buy large portobello mushrooms – as large as you can find.

It’s also best for this recipe to use flat mushrooms, to help mimic a regular pizza crust.

How to prevent sogginess

The only challenge with portobello pizza is preventing sogginess. Mushrooms contain quite a bit of liquid, and the last thing you want is for them to release it into your lovely pizza! Here are my tips for preventing sogginess:

1. Wipe clean, don’t wash the portobello mushrooms. If you wash them, they can absorb too much water.
2. Remove the gills. They tend to release quite a bit of water (though I admit to not always doing this!).
3. Pre-broil the mushrooms to release some of the water, then drain them, gill side down, on paper towels.
4. In the final stage of broiling, broil briefly, just until the cheese is melted.

Is this a healthy recipe?

I believe it is, with one caveat. Mushrooms and tomatoes (including no-sugar tomato sauce) are very healthy. And cheese, for most healthy people,  is pretty much harmless.

The pepperoni, on the other hand, is not ideal. Processed meats have been linked to disease. And while the actual risk is likely small, I don’t think we should ignore it.

My own personal choice is to consume processed meats, including pepperoni, in moderation. But if you wish, you could replace it with a healthier option such as sliced black olives.

How to serve portobello pizza

It makes a wonderful snack, but it’s substantial enough to be an entree. When I serve it as an entree, I make two of them per person, and I serve them with the simplest and easiest of sides – microwave broccoli.

More keto pizza recipes

If you like portobello pizza, you might also like other low carb pizza options such as pizza stuffed mini peppers and spaghetti squash pizza boats.

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Portobello Pizza

Portobello pizza is so tasty. It is the perfect healthy, low carb and keto substitute for real pizza.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time12 mins

Total Time22 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: portobello

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 223kcal

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large portobello mushroom
• Olive oil spray
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup marinara sauce, no added sugar (I use Rao’s)
• 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (2 oz)
• 8 pepperoni slices (1/2 oz)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat your broiler on high. Set an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Line a rimmed broiler-safe baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
• Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel. Gently twist off or the stem of each mushroom. Holding each mushroom in one hand, use a spoon to gently scrape out the gills.
• Spray the mushroom caps with olive oil spray on both sides, and sprinkle with kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Broil until just tender, 4-5 minutes on each side.
• Remove the mushrooms from the oven, keeping the broiler on. Drain them, gill side down, on paper towels. Wipe the baking sheet dry, then return the mushrooms, gill side up, to the baking sheet.
• Fill each mushroom cap with half of the marinara sauce. Top with cheese and pepperoni (or your favorite toppings).
• Place the mushrooms back under the broiler, in the middle of the oven, just until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Portobello Pizza

Amount Per Serving (1 portobello pizza)

Calories 223 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Sodium 711mg31%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 11g22%

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

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