Now you can have pizza for breakfast! This delicious low-carb Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza starts with a cauliflower crust and is topped with a spiced tomato and veggie sauce, sprinkled with sausage and cheese then topped with eggs. The perfect start to any day in about 30 minutes. Option for vegetarian diet when a meat alternative is used.
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Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza
Are you a pizza lover like me? I think I could eat pizza every day and not get tired of it. And now with my new creation, the Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza, I can have it for breakfast too! Woohoo!
Since the beginning of the year, my husband and I have been on a low carb diet so pizza was a definite no-no. However, when I found that Green Giant was selling a cauliflower pizza crust in Publix I was all over it. It seemed my fervent wishes had finally come true - I can have pizza on a low carb diet!
The Green Giant Cauliflower Pizza Crust is made of over 80% cauliflower and has no artificial flavors or preservatives. It has 50% fewer calories than a regular crust and can be found in the frozen section of the grocery store, either near the frozen pizzas or by the Green Giant vegetables. Now, how convenient is that! I keep a couple in my freezer for when the pizza craving strikes.
Pizza for breakfast? Sure thing!
Most people don't think of pizza for breakfast but, with the right sauce and ingredients, it's like a breakfast you can hold in your hand. And it's quick and easy too, taking just a little over 30 minutes from start to finish.
Ever hear of shakshuka?
The shakshuka dish is originally believed to be of Tunisian or Yemini origin and is basically poached eggs in a spiced tomato, onion & pepper sauce. It seemed like the perfect idea to adapt to top this pizza.
The shakshuka sauce can be made while the pizza crust is heating in the oven and can be topped with your favorite breakfast meat or meat alternative and your favorite cheese. Typically, feta is used but I used mozzarella instead (after all, it is pizza). I also tried it with a combination of cheeses, including feta and it was super delicious. So, in other words, whatever floats your boat.
Easy steps to Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Carefully set pizza crust on a cookie sheet or pizza stone and cook for 18 minutes.
- While the pizza crust is baking, prepare the sauce. Sauté onion, red pepper, and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 5 minutes.
- Add cilantro, spices, and minced jalapeno to the vegetables and stir.
- Combine chopped tomatoes or ½ cup diced tomatoes from the can, tomato sauce, and a little sugar. Add to vegetables. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While sauce is simmering, cook up 4-oz of breakfast sausage, mild Italian sauce, 4 strips of bacon, or meat alternative.
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- Take pizza crust out of the oven and spread a thin layer of sauce over the crust. I like to make the 4 wells for the eggs now.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of the sauce, building up a little edge around where eggs will be.
- Crack a small egg into each of the wells, trying not to break the yolk.
- Add sausage on top.
- Return pizza to oven and bake an additional 8-9 minutes or until cheese is bubbly, whites of the eggs are cooked and yolks are still soft.
- Slice into 4 pieces being careful not to disturb eggs. Hot pizza may be garnished with parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately.
Doesn't this look like the best breakfast ever?
Go ahead and dive into that beautiful over easy egg and spicy sauce to give yourself a great start to the day.
Try my Italian Breakfast Casserole for another hearty breakfast for meat lovers.
Find lots more healthy breakfast recipes here on 2CM!
SHAKSHUKA BREAKFAST PIZZA
Ingredients
- 1 package Green Giant Cauliflower Crust
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup sweet onion chopped
- ¼ cup red bell pepper chopped
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon cilantro chopped
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼-1/2 jalapeno minced (optional)
- 2 tomatoes diced or ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
- 2-3 Tablespoons tomato sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 4 oz breakfast sausage mild Italian sausage, 4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled or a meat alternative
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded or a combination of your favorite cheeses
- 4 small eggs
- Garnish: chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Carefully set Green Giant Cauliflower Pizza Crust on a large cookie sheet or pizza stone. Coo for 18 minutes.
- While pizza crust is baking, prepare the sauce. Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in skillet and add onion, red pepper and garlic.
- Sauté vegetables for 5 minutes.
- Add cilantro, paprika, cumin, chili powder and minced jalapeno to the vegetables and stir.
- Combine chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce and a little sugar. Add to vegetables.
- Simmer mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While sauce is simmering, cook up breakfast sausage, mild Italian sauce, 4 strips of bacon or meat alternative.
- Take pizza crust out of oven and spread a thin layer of sauce over crust. I like to make the 4 wells for the eggs now.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of sauce, building up a little edge around where eggs will be.
- Crack a small egg into each of the wells, trying not to break the yolk.
- Sprinkle sausage on top of cheese and around eggs.
- Return pizza to oven and bake an addition 8-9 minutes or until cheese is bubbly, whites of the eggs are cooked and yolks are still soft.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve immediately.
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Try this cauliflower crust as a great swap out for regular crust when making my Pepperoni Pizza, Three Pepper Pizza or Thai Chicken Pizza!
This post has been updated and was first published on February 6, 2019.
April says
Loving it already! Shakshuka has been my secret passion lately. And pizza... well, who doesn't love pizza, right? So having them both combined makes this recipe a fantastic find!
Linda Warren says
My thoughts exactly! Hope you get a chance to give it a try.
lauren says
Pizza for breakfast is always a win! I love that these cauliflower crusts are already pre-made because let's be honest, mornings are hard. This is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies!
Linda Warren says
You are so right! Any way that I can make life a little easier is a good idea.
Maman de sara says
Cauliflower pizza for breakfast, how cool!
Elizabeth Leaver says
Pizza and shakshuka - two of my favourite things combined, I couldn't ask for more! Love the use of the cauliflower crust as well as, a great way to get in some extra veggies!
Linda Warren says
You and I think alike! What could be wrong with pizza and shakshuka together? Total deliciousness!
Sharon says
This breakfast pizza looks fantastic! I love that it's made with cauliflower crust too, it's one of my favorites.
Linda Warren says
The cauliflower crust is a great way to add a few extra veggies to the mix and is a nice lower carb alternative.
Byron Thomas says
That is one very wholesome and complete breakfast! I can't wait to try this - what a perfect breakfast to make for a Sunday morning brunch!
Linda Warren says
It's perfect for Sunday brunch! Enjoy!
Jacqueline Debono says
You had me at pizza for breakfast! Such a great idea to turn shakshuka into a pizza with a cauliflower crust! I'm not sure I can find that cauliflower crust here in Italy but am going to keep an eye out for it!
Linda Warren says
lol That's the first thing my husband said - alright, pizza for breakfast! And having the crust pre-made sure helps with getting breakfast on the table quicker.
Jori says
I'm going to have to experiment with this crust! I didn't even realise it was cauliflower from the pictures. Plus those eggs look amazeballs.
Linda Warren says
Thanks! The cauliflower crust made it a pizza I could serve to my daughter and the eggs - well, who doesn't like the perfect sunny-side up egg. 🙂
Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says
We haven't tried cauliflower pizza yet. It looks good, very tasty and filling.
Michelle says
What a great idea! And how good is it to be able to get cauliflower pizza crust ready made! I have yet to make one from scratch that didn't turn into mush, will have to try and find this!
Linda Warren says
That was my problem too. Plus, with the crust already made, I can get breakfast on the table even during the week!
Jennifer says
I love breakfast pizza and this one is delicious!!! I love how easy it is to make too!
Linda Warren says
Thanks so much! It's great to have the convenience of a ready-made crust to get breakfast on the table fast.
Linda says
Shakshuka on a pizza? Count me in! This is how I want to start my day. Well, I love a good cauliflower pizza and I can eat this all day long.
Linda Warren says
It's a great way to start the day. And I can vouch for dinner since I've done that too. Yummy any way you look at it! 🙂
Danielle Wolter says
this is such an awesome idea! how fun and unique. there is nothing more i love than an egg on a piece of pizza - so yum! plus then you have an excuse to eat it for breakfast 🙂
Linda Warren says
Exactly! And mom said we couldn't have pizza for breakfast. lol
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says
This is such a great idea! I love shakshuka and I love pizza - this is going on my must try list! YUM!
Linda Warren says
I hope you get to give it a try. We really enjoy it and it makes a great weekend brunch.
Denise says
This really does look incredible. I need to look for the ready made crust too, that makes life a bit simpler!
Linda Warren says
It's great! Anything to help speed up mealtime is always a plus in my book.
Stine Mari says
What a great way to combine pizza and shakshuka and even on the low carb side. I'm impressed!
Linda Warren says
Thanks! It was a hit at breakfast but, after all, it was pizza! 🙂
Gloria says
Now this I HAVE TO MAKE. Printing it off as we speak. What a great idea for brunch this weekend. Perfect for the "breakfast for dinner" night too.
Linda Warren says
It would be perfect for a brunch! And I can vouch for dinner since that's when my husband got to try it.
Ellen says
This looks so rich and filling! Tucking this away for the next time company visits.
Linda Warren says
Your company will love it! After all, pizza for breakfast is always a treat. 🙂
Renee Goerger says
This is going to happen at my house this weekend! I'm excited about this crust!
Linda Warren says
The crust is super tasty. Let me know how it comes out.
Tara says
This sounds great! Definitely going to look for that cauliflower pizza crust.
Mary says
Pizza for breakfast? Yes please!
Linda Warren says
My thoughts exactly!
Lucy Parissi says
What a great combination of two great dishes. Love it!
Kelly Anthony says
Fried egg on my pizza, yes please. This breakfast pizza looks amazing and I can't wait to try the cauliflower crust.
Linda Warren says
It was great not having to worry about so many carbs. And the egg was something different on pizza and super tasty.
Julia says
Now this I call the perfect breakfast! 🙂 I tried making cauliflower pizza crust once . but was not successful. Great to hear you can buy ready made one.
Linda Warren says
Buying the Green Giant cauliflower crust is a great way to speed up breakfast. I had the sauce made and the pizza in the oven before my husband even got up.
Amy | The Cook Report says
Wow loving the idea of turning shakshuka into a pizza, sounds so good!
Linda Warren says
Thanks! It worked out even better than I imagined.