Keto Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Bowls
These individual pizza bowls transform classic pizza flavors into a satisfying low-carb meal. A seasoned cauliflower rice base mimics pizza crust, topped with marinara sauce, sautéed zucchini, pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and crispy bacon crumbles. Baked in ramekins for perfect personal portions, they deliver all the comfort of pizza without the carbs. Ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or when you're craving pizza but want to stay on track with low-carb goals.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups cauliflower rice, fresh or frozen
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon Lawry's Garlic Salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- ¾ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup zucchini, quartered
- 6 slices pepperoni, quartered
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoon bacon crumblesmushrooms1:1vegetarian
sautéed mushrooms add umami
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly spray two 2 cup ramekins with cooking spray
- 2
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat, add cauliflower rice, salt, garlic salt and pepper, cook stirring for about 5 minutes
- 3
Stir in Parmesan cheese until well combined then remove from heat
- 4
Spoon half of cauliflower mixture into each ramekin, press rice down firmly into the bottom using a spoon
- 5
Spoon half of the pizza sauce over the cauliflower layer in each ramekin
- 6
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat, add zucchini with salt and pepper, stir for about 3 minutes then remove from heat
- 7
Add zucchini evenly to each ramekin
- 8
Top with quartered pepperoni slices then top evenly with shredded mozzarella and bacon crumbles
- 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes until hot and melted
- 10
Serve warm, being careful not to touch hot ramekin
Tips
Press the cauliflower rice firmly into the ramekins to create a solid base that holds together when serving
Quarter the pepperoni slices before adding to make the pizza bowls much easier to eat with a spoon
Let the ramekins cool for a few minutes after baking as they will be extremely hot and can burn your hands
Good to Know
Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days, reheat in microwave or oven
Assemble completely and refrigerate up to 1 day before baking, add 5 minutes to bake time
Serve immediately while cheese is melted and bubbly
Common Mistakes
Press cauliflower firmly to avoid a loose, crumbly base
Let ramekins cool before handling to avoid burns
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I make these in a regular baking dish instead of ramekins?
Yes, use an 8x8 inch baking dish and increase baking time to 18-20 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.
Can I freeze these pizza bowls?
Yes, freeze assembled but unbaked for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen adding 10-15 minutes to the cooking time.
What if I don't have cauliflower rice?
Pulse fresh cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized, or use frozen riced cauliflower thawed and drained.