Rice Cake Pizza Squares (Printable)

Crispy rice cakes layered with sauce, cheese, and veggies for a quick gluten-free snack or appetizer.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 large plain rice cakes

→ Sauce

02 - 120 ml pizza sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 15 grams grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

→ Toppings

05 - 40 grams sliced black olives
06 - 30 grams diced bell pepper
07 - 25 grams sliced mushrooms
08 - 8 slices pepperoni (omit for vegetarian)
09 - 4 grams chopped fresh basil or oregano

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the rice cakes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Spread approximately 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of pizza sauce evenly over each rice cake.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly atop the sauce on each rice cake, followed by grated Parmesan if desired.
05 - Distribute chosen toppings such as olives, bell pepper, mushrooms, pepperoni, and fresh herbs evenly over the cheese.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes, then slice each rice cake in half to create squares.
08 - Garnish with additional fresh herbs and serve warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They come together in under twenty-five minutes, so you can satisfy a pizza craving without waiting for dough to rise or delivery to arrive.
  • The rice cakes get wonderfully crisp in the oven, giving you that satisfying crunch you expect from a good pizza crust.
  • You can top them with whatever you have on hand, making them perfect for using up bits of vegetables, cheese, or leftover cooked proteins.
02 -
  • Don't overload the rice cakes with too much sauce or too many wet toppings, or they'll get soggy instead of crispy.
  • Watch them closely in the oven during the last few minutes because the cheese can go from perfectly melted to overly browned faster than you expect.
  • If your rice cakes are on the thin side, reduce the baking time by a minute or two to avoid burning the edges.
03 -
  • If you want extra crispy edges, brush the tops of the rice cakes lightly with olive oil before adding the sauce.
  • Use a pizza cutter instead of a knife to slice them cleanly without dragging the toppings around.
  • For a restaurant-quality finish, broil them for the last thirty seconds to get the cheese golden and bubbly on top, but stay close and watch carefully.
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