Rice Cake Pizza Squares (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 large plain rice cakes

→ Sauce

02 - 120 ml pizza sauce

→ Cheese

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

→ Toppings

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No oven time sneaking up on you, just 12 minutes from cold to crispy.
  • Gluten-free without the fussy substitutions or kitchen stress.
  • A canvas for whatever you have lurking in your fridge, from leftover veggies to your favorite pepperoni.
02 -
  • Too much sauce and the rice cake becomes a limp vehicle instead of a satisfying bite, so measure and resist.
  • The cheese needs space to breathe and bubble, which happens when you don't cram the toppings so thick they insulate it from the heat.
03 -
  • Use an oven thermometer to make sure your 400°F is accurate, because an oven that runs cool will leave the cheese barely melted while one that runs hot will char the edges in seconds.
  • Shredding your own mozzarella from a block and storing it in the freezer until you're ready to use it prevents that waxy texture that comes from commercial shreds.
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