ZUCCHINI PIZZA

Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 30 mins Makes 1

1½ cups coarsely grated zucchini

(you’ll need 1 medium zucchini) ½ tsp sea-salt flakes

¼ cup quick cook oats

1 free-range egg, lightly beaten 1 Tbsp chia seeds

1 Tbsp finely grated parmesan ½ tsp dried Italian herbs

2 Tbsp pizza sauce or tomato paste

1/3 cup shredded mozzarella

¼ cup pitted kalamata olives Extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle Basil leaves, to garnish

STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180°C fanforced (200°C conventional). Line an oven tray with baking paper. STEP 2 Combine zucchini and salt in a sieve over a large bowl.

Set aside for 10 minutes.

STEP 3 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine oats, egg, chia, parmesan and herbs. Mix until well combined, then set aside for 5 minutes.

STEP 4 Use your hands to squeeze out any remaining liquid from zucchini.

STEP 5 Stir the zucchini into the oat mixture.

STEP 6 Spoon mixture onto prepared tray and use your hands to spread mixture to form a 23cm circle. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown around the edge.

STEP 7 Remove pizza base from oven, then flip base over. Spread with pizza sauce and scatter with mozzarella and olives. Return to oven for 7 minutes or until cheese has melted.

STEP 8 Transfer to a serving board or plate, drizzle with oil and garnish with basil. Serve immediately.