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Have pizza for breakfast! This delicious, low-carb Shakshuka Pizza starts with a cauliflower crust and is topped with a spiced tomato and veggie sauce, sprinkled with sausage and cheese then finished with eggs.
Are you a pizza lover like me? I think I could eat pizza every day and not get tired of it. And now with my new creation, the Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza, I can have it for breakfast too! Woohoo!
Since the beginning of the year, my husband and I have been on a low carb diet so pizza was a definite no-no. However, when I found that Green Giant was selling a cauliflower pizza crust in Publix I was all over it. It seemed my fervent wishes had finally come true – I can have pizza on a low carb diet! 
The Green Giant Cauliflower Pizza Crust is made of over 80% cauliflower and has no artificial flavors or preservatives. It has 50% fewer calories than a regular crust and can be found in the frozen section of the grocery store, either near the frozen pizzas or by the Green Giant vegetables. Now how convenient is that! I keep a couple in my freezer for when the pizza craving strikes.
Now most people don’t think of pizza for breakfast but, with the right sauce and ingredients, it’s like a breakfast you can hold in your hand. And it’s quick and easy too, taking just a little over 30 minutes from start to finish.
Ever hear of shakshuka?
The shakshuka dish is originally believed to be of Tunisian or Yemini origin, and is basically poached eggs in a spiced tomato, onion & pepper sauce. It seemed like the perfect idea to adapt to top this pizza.
The shakshuka sauce can be made while the pizza crust is heating in the oven and can be topped with your favorite breakfast meat or meat alternative and your favorite cheese. Typically, feta is used but I used mozzarella instead (after all, it is pizza). I also tried it with a combination of cheeses, including feta and it was super delicious. So, in other words, whatever floats your boat.
Go ahead and dive into that beautiful over easy egg and spicy sauce to give yourself a great start to the day.
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Breakfast Pizza: Shashuka Pizza
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
A fun twist on breakfast pizza!
Cauliflower crust, shakshuka sauce, and cheesy eggs make this a winner.
Ingredients
- 1 package Green Giant Cauliflower Crust
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup sweet onion chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 0.5 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) cilantro chopped
- 0.25 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp cumin
- 0.25 tsp chili powder
- 0.25-0.5 tsp jalapeno minced (optional)
- 2 tomatoes diced or 1/4 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 2-3 tbsp (30-45 ml) tomato sauce
- 0.25 tsp sugar
- 4 oz (113 g) breakfast sausage mild Italian sausage (4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled or a meat alternative)
- 1 cups (237 ml) mozzarella cheese shredded or a combination of your favorite cheeses
- 4 eggs
- Garnish: chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (223°C).
- Carefully place the cauliflower pizza crust on a large cookie sheet or pizza stone and bake for 18 minutes.
- While the pizza crust is baking, prepare the sauce. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and add onion, red pepper, and garlic.
- Sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes.
- Add cilantro, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and minced jalapeno to the vegetables and stir.
- Combine chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, and a little sugar. Add to the vegetables.
- Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the breakfast sausage, mild Italian sausage, 4 strips of bacon, or a meat alternative.
- Remove the pizza crust from the oven and spread a thin layer of sauce over the crust.
- Make 4 wells for the eggs.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the sauce, building up a small edge around the wells.
- Crack a small egg into each well, trying not to break the yolks.
- Sprinkle sausage on top of the cheese and around the eggs.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-9 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly, the egg whites are cooked, and the yolks are still soft.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes in the shakshuka sauce.
- If you don’t have a pizza stone, baking the crust on a rimmed baking sheet works well.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 31 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 250
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of sauce is used for the Shakshuka Pizza?
The pizza is topped with a spiced tomato and veggie sauce that complements the cauliflower crust.
Can I use a different type of sausage on the Shakshuka Pizza?
Yes, you can substitute with any cooked sausage of your choice or even use a plant-based sausage for a vegan option.
How do I know when the eggs are cooked properly on the pizza?
The eggs should be set but still slightly runny in the center for the best texture; you can adjust cooking time based on your preference.
