Rice Cake Pizza Squares (Printable)

Crispy rice cakes topped with melted cheese, zesty sauce, and savory olives, peppers, and herbs.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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)
09 - 4 g chopped fresh basil or oregano

# Steps:

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

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • Ready in under 25 minutes, which means you can satisfy a pizza craving on a random Tuesday without planning ahead.
  • Naturally gluten-free without any weird substitutions or apologies, just crispy, cheesy goodness.
  • Your toppings stay exactly where you put them instead of sliding around like they do on regular pizza.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—it saves you from scrubbing cheese off the baking sheet for ten minutes later.
  • If your rice cakes start to soften before the cheese fully melts, your oven might run cool; trust your eyes and smell, not just the timer.
03 -
  • Shred your own mozzarella if you have time—it melts into a creamier, more cohesive layer than pre-shredded cheese with its anti-caking agents.
  • Don't crowd your toppings or they'll steam instead of roast; less is more, and you can always add another layer on top.
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