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Gluten Free Pizza with a Rice Base

June 9, 2013 By Kim Beaulieu 52 Comments

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A simple Gluten Free Pizza Base using rice as the base.

Gluten Free Pizza with a Rice Base from cravingsofalunatic.com- A simple Gluten Free Pizza Base using rice as the base.

I’m so happy to be back with my Sunday Supper crew this week. I’ve been absent for about 3 or 4 weeks now. So I was thrilled to be able to participate and join my peeps this week.

Our theme this week is “free for all” which had us pick dishes that were free from something specific to our diets. I thought this was a cool idea. While I’m not eating completely gluten-free, I do dabble with recipes. I’m gluten sensitive but don’t have celiac. I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome which flares up on occasion, usually when I’m trying to do some travelling or get to see a flick. Never fails I swear.

When I think of going gluten-free completely I get wickedly bummed thinking I’d have to give up pizza. It’s so cool to know that’s not necessary. You can still eat pizza when you follow a GF diet. There’s GF flours on the market now. I’m hoping to pick up some flour next time I shop state-side. In the meantime I thought I’d whip up a rice crust pizza. I always have leftover rice in the house. I make stir fry quite often so when I do I always make extra rice. That way I have leftover rice for dishes like this. You can use any GF rice you have in the house. Most are, but make sure yours doesn’t contain anything that breaks the rules before you make this.

It’s simple to make and tastes great. A nice, healthy GF option for people. I hope you enjoy it.

Gluten Free Pizza with a Rice Base from cravingsofalunatic.com- A simple Gluten Free Pizza Base using rice as the base.

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Gluten Free Pizza with a Rice Base

A simple Gluten Free Pizza using a rice based crust.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 mini pizzas
Author Kim Beaulieu

Ingredients

For the Base:

  • 3 cups cooked rice make sure it's gluten free
  • 2 eggs slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese like mozzarella
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

For the Toppings:

  • 1/4 cup Pizza Sauce ensure it's gluten free
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded

Optional Toppings:

  • 1/4 cup green peppers
  • 1/4 red onions sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup white onions sliced thinly
  • 1 garlic clove sliced thinly
  • Parsley to taste

Instructions

For the Base:

  • Heat up your leftover rice, you need 3 cups.
  • In a large bowl mix your rice, eggs, butter, shredded cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well until it comes together into a smooth mixture.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop the mixture into 4 piles on the cookie sheet. Use a spoon (or your hands) to shape the piles into circles of equal size, and width. Make sure you press it together tightly. Smooth the edges.
  • Place in a preheated 450 degree oven and cook for 7 to 8 minutes.

Putting it all together:

  • Remove the crusts from the oven.
  • Top them with the sauce.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Top with whatever optional toppings you desire. I did one with plain cheese. One with only green peppers. One with red and white onions and garlic. And one with everything.
  • Place back in the oven for another 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and place on plates.
  • Serve with a big old GF smile!

Notes

You can totally mix up the type of rice.
You can sub in goat cheese.
Mix it up and play!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g

Gluten Free Pizza with a Rice Base from cravingsofalunatic.com- A simple Gluten Free Pizza Base using rice as the base.

Breakfast:

  • Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Nut & Soy Free Brown Rice Breakfast Pudding by girlichef
  • Dairy & Nut and Sugar Free Blueberry Tangerine Muffins by Vintage Kitchen
  • Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Nut, and Soy Free Homemade Mango Jam Recipe by Masala Herb

Main Courses:

  • Gluten Free Nothing Missing Manicotti by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
  • Gluten Free Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Meatballs over Courgette Noodles bySmall Wallet, Big Appetite
  • Gluten Free Pizza by Cravings of a Lunatic
  • Dairy, Egg & Nut Free Balsamic Portobello Burgers by Curious Cuisinere
  • Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Nut Free Mushroom Risotto Bake by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Dairy, Egg & Gluten Free Vegan Mac and “Cheese” by Webicurean
  • Dairy, Egg & Nut Free Creamy Mushrooms on Pasta by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
  • Gluten Free Enoki Mushroom & Pine Nut Quinoa by Family Foodie
Sides:
  • Gluten Free Persian Cucumber Yogurt by Shockingly Delicious
  • Gluten Free Quinoa with Olives, Basil and Sun-dried Tomatoes by That Skinny Chick Can Bake!!!
  • Dairy Free Farro and Fruit Salad by Magnolia Days 
  • Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Dairy Free Fattoush Salad by From the Bookshelf
  • Gluten Free Chickpea Fritters by The Lovely Pantry
  • Dairy, Egg, and Gluten Free Black Bean and Mango Salad by Soni’s Food
  • Dairy, Egg, Gluten, and Nut Free Grilled Fennel Salad by Food Lust People Love
Breads:
  • Dairy & Gluten Free Crunchy Almond Sesame Crackers by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz

Treats:

  • Dairy & Gluten Free Individual Chocolate Pavlovas by The Girl in The Little Red Kitchen
  • Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies by Juanita’s Cocina
  • Dairy, Egg & Gluten Free Apple Almond Butter Cookies by What Smells So Good?
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Flour by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Nut Free Lemon Cardamom Wedding Cookies by Gourmet Drizzles
  • Dairy Free Chocolate Gelato by Growing Up Gabel 
  • Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Sugar Free Cantaloupe, Strawberry, & Coconut Gazpacho by Peanut Butter and Peppers
  • Gluten Free Meringue Kisses with Dulce de Lece by Basic N Delicious
  • Dairy & Egg Free Vegan Everyday Chocolate Loaf by Gotta Get Baked
  • Gluten, Dairy, and Nut Free Coconut Macaroons by Happy Baking Days
  • Dairy, Egg, Gluten & Soy Free Tastes like Chocolate Ice Cream byCookistry
  • Gluten Free Mousse & Cookies by Ninja Baking
  • Gluten Free Brown Butter Snickerdooles by Pies and Plots
  • Dairy, Egg & Soy Free Chai Spice Coconut Ice Cream by Daily Dish Recipes
  • Gluten Free Lemonade Dip by The Messy Baker
  • Nut & Fat Free Chocolate Angel Food Cake by Table for Seven

Drinks:

  • Gluten & Dairy Free Honey Bear Smoothies by Neighborfood
  • Sugar Free Strawberry Meyer Lemonade by The Weekend Gourmet

Gluten Free Pizza with a Rice Base from cravingsofalunatic.com- A simple Gluten Free Pizza Base using rice as the base.

Hope you enjoyed our Free For All Sunday Supper. I had a blast jumping back in with my Sunday Supper crew. Such a great group of people.

Have a great Sunday and see you soon!

Toodles and smoochies! xx

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Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    June 9, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    This looks fab! KInd of a like a more saucy and interesting arancini. I do the cauliflower-almond crust thing but never tried pizza with a rice base, and it sounds great. Saw this via Lynne Knowlton’s RT

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      June 18, 2013 at 10:40 AM

      Thanks Kellie. I just love trying new things so this was fun. I’ve done them before with wild rice rice and they turned out great then too. Love Lynne, she’s so amazing!

      Reply
  2. CCU says

    June 9, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    I definitely would enjoy this sunday more if this was in front of me 😉
    Lucky this is a long weekend for us Aussies 😀

    Cheers
    CCU

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      June 18, 2013 at 10:46 AM

      This would be perfect for a long, lazy weekend. xx

      Reply
  3. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says

    June 9, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Crispy rice with tomatoes and cheese? I love it whether you call it pizza or something else Kim! I always have leftover rice too.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      June 18, 2013 at 10:47 AM

      Thanks Paula. It’s such a cool pizza. Something a little different and unique. Perfect for week night dinners when I’m trying to behave myself.

      Reply
  4. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    June 9, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    This is pretty much my dream pizza…for breakfast…right now.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      June 18, 2013 at 10:48 AM

      This would be perfect for breakfast.

      Reply
  5. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    June 9, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Ooooooh your gluten free pizza looks fabulous!!! YUM!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      June 18, 2013 at 10:48 AM

      Thanks so much Kayle.

      Reply
  6. Renee says

    June 9, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    I’d like to place an order please. I want spinach, onion, tomato, kalamata olives, and feta cheese. You do deliver to Georgia, right?

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      June 18, 2013 at 10:50 AM

      I like the way you think Renee! I wish I could deliver it in person. xx

      Reply
  7. Diana @GourmetDrizzles says

    June 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I love this idea of rice for the crust! I’ve seen many with cauliflower lately, but I’m allergic…. I know! So, this is a perfect! Thanks for the great recipe and inspiration.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      June 18, 2013 at 10:55 AM

      It’s a cool way to cut calories and go GF for sure. I also do those cauliflower ones too. I think you are the first person I’ve met with a cauliflower allergy. Very unusual but I have weird ones too so I can relate. Hope you get a chance to try it and that you love it.

      Reply
  8. Helene D'souza says

    June 9, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    We are so glad to have you back too Kim! It has been ages.
    And that’s how you celebrate your come back with a brilliant pizza base recipe. Now that’s one of the smartest recipes ever, not only because it’s gluten free but just the idea of using sticky rice is something I hadn’t thought of. Yeah the hardest part would for sure be the pizza but thanks to your recipe we are save in any case! Enjoy your Sunday.

    Reply
  9. Amanda @ MarocMama says

    June 9, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Great idea to use actual cooked rice for the crust!

    Reply
  10. Andrea {From the Bookshelf} says

    June 9, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    What a great idea! Looks yummy!

    Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    June 9, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I’d use my hands to shape the crusts – so much easier! Besides, who’d ever know? (Well I guess everyone now, because of course everyone reads your blog, and I just opened my big mouth!) Good stuff – thanks.

    Reply
  12. Bea says

    June 9, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Kim – what a fantastic recipe that is certainly appreciated by all the gluten free chefs. It looks so delicious! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  13. Anne @ Webicurean says

    June 9, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    What a great idea! I love rice, so I’d be all over this!

    Reply
  14. Katy says

    June 9, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    I usually buy gluten-free bases when I want pizza, but this looks so good, I am definitely going to try it! Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Liz says

    June 9, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    I’d eat shoe leather topped with melted cheese, but your rice crust sounds like a fantastic gluten free alternative to the traditional version. Gooey and delish!

    Reply
  16. sunithi says

    June 9, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Ok, I seen cauliflower crust pizza but never a rice crust. This is ingenious !! Love it. Huge fan of rice so this will work great for me. I eat GF too most times since I find I do better GF.

    Reply
  17. Erin @ Table for 7 says

    June 9, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    This is a great idea and looks delicious!

    Reply
  18. Courtney @ Neighborfood says

    June 9, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    This is such a cool idea! I’ve never seen GF pizza done with the rice patty base. Looks delicious!

    Reply
  19. Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says

    June 9, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I love how its so practical and economical! Too bad you can’t pick it up, but the taste probably makes it worth it!

    Reply
  20. kathia Rodriguez says

    June 9, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Looks so good!

    Reply
  21. Debra says

    June 9, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Lots of flavors in this pizza. Looks delicious and doesn’t lack for nuttin’!

    Reply
  22. Balvinder says

    June 9, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Kim, I am a rice person and gluten free. Your pizza base looks delicious for a quick fix!

    Reply
  23. Bam's Kitchen says

    June 9, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    A great make ahead dish even for those that are not having issues with gluten.

    Reply
  24. Meghan says

    June 9, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Love the idea of using rice for the crust! Looks sooo good with all that melty cheese!

    Reply
  25. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    June 9, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    I made you cauliflower pizza and now rice! My gosh! I love this idea! Now i have to try this recipe!

    Reply
  26. Carolyn says

    June 10, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Look at you, going all gluten-free, Kim! It looks delicious!

    Reply
  27. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    June 10, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    I’ve only had one gluten free pizza and frankly it was horrid. This looks beautiful.

    Reply
  28. [email protected] is How I Cook says

    June 10, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    How can this not be good? And if it means choosing pizza-well-I love pizza in any form!

    Reply
  29. Soni says

    June 10, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Oh that’s a brilliant idea!!Never thought of using rice as a base for a pizza and it looks amazing!Would love to try it 🙂

    Reply
  30. Family Foodie says

    June 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    This is such a clever recipe, and I love the idea of a rice crust. Sounds amazing!

    Reply
  31. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    June 10, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Kim, I LOVE this idea! I always have rice in the house (I’m Chinese – it’s a requirement). I can’t wait to make this.

    Reply
  32. Viviane Bauquet Farre- Food and Style says

    June 10, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Love this! The rice crust is such a brilliant idea, Kim!

    Reply
  33. Susan says

    June 10, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    I love crispy rice, so I’m all over a rice crust Kim! Plus sauce and cheese. Oh yeah!

    Reply
  34. Kate | Food Babbles says

    June 10, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    This pizza looks amazing Kim!! I’d devour it in a heartbeat. Love the use of a rice crust. Genius!!

    Reply
  35. Hezzi-D says

    June 10, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    That is so cool that you made a pizza on a bed of rice!

    Reply
  36. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    I’ve made gluten free crust out of polenta, but it doesn’t keep together. Can you slice this like a real pizza? Or is it fork-only? Forkable… tee hehe…

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      June 11, 2013 at 11:59 AM

      You can slice it. If you’ve packed it up tight you could likely pick it up. We forked it. But when I lifted it up with the spatula to plate them I was actually surprised it didn’t bend or break away at all. I think the cheese in the crust helps and pre=baking them. They held up really nice. I’m not sure how they would fare if you tried to pick it up and eat it like a slice though. It would probably start to come apart at some point. I’ll have to try next time I make them.

      Reply
  37. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Wow Kim I’m making this next pizza night!

    Reply
  38. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    June 12, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    I’ve made cauliflower pizza crust before and I really like the idea of using rice instead!

    Reply
  39. Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says

    June 13, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Oh wow this is fantastic, I am definitely going to give it a try. I really wanted to like cauliflower pizza but it just didn’t win us over but this looks like a real winner.

    Reply
  40. [email protected] says

    June 13, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    I’d love to bite into that pizza!!! Sounds so, so good!!

    Reply
  41. Suzanne Perazzini says

    June 15, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    As you know, I have tried many gluten-free pizza bases – most quite successfully – but I have never tried a rice one so I am keen to give it a go. As long as it stays together in slices, I will be a happy camper.

    Reply
  42. Didem says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Hi, this is a fantastic pizza. I want to try it but I have an egg allergy and I do not have a egg replacer. What do you suggest?

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 11, 2014 at 4:29 PM

      That’s a shame about the egg allergy. You could try using extra cheese as a binder. Maybe melt it slightly so it holds together. I would use grated parm or moz, or perhaps goat cheese since it’s texture is great for things like this.

      Reply
      • Didem says

        December 12, 2014 at 2:50 AM

        I will exactly try with goat cheese. Thanks for your suggest. 🙂

        Reply

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