Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Cauliflower Pizza

I thought this cauliflower crust pizza was never going to work but I was pleasantly surprised! If it is made correctly and ALL the water is squeezed out, you will be left with a crust that can hold together and is nutritious.  I found the recipe and changed minor things that worked for me, from the Lucky Penny Blog.

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Ingredients

  • 1 small head cauliflower
  • 1/4 c shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 c shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper
  • pizza toppings

Directions

  1. Set oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Chop up the cauliflower, put it in a food processor. It will be in small bits like rice. Then steam it until tender (or a microwave, cover and steam about 4 minutes)
  3. Then, use cheesecloth to strain out as much water as possible. You can do this with a mesh strainer or a tea towel. Really anything with little holes. It totals to 2-3 cups of cauliflower bits.
  4. Add all ingredients together and mix to form a crust. This crust will be placed preferably on parchment paper to prevent sticking but olive oil on the pan otherwise works.
  5. Bake about 10-12 minutes or until it starts to brown a bit.
  6. Take it out and add your toppings. See suggestions below.
  7. Put it back in for about 8 minutes.

*It is best cooked on a pizza stone preheated in the oven.

Topping Variations

  • Mozzarella Cheese & tomatoes
  • BBQ sauce & chicken
  • Mushrooms & spinach
  • Pepperoni & onion
  • Kale & bacon
  • Peppers & mushrooms

Benefits of Cauliflower Crust Pizza:

You get a few servings of vegetables eating cauliflower and depending on toppings. Cauliflower has many health benefits being a cruciferous vegetable. Cauliflower has vitamin C, folate, fiber among many others. Vitamin C is good for our tissues to repair, folate for cell growth, and fiber for good digestion.

Sometimes it needs to be eaten with a fork if I don’t strain the water well! It is still great tasting and I don’t mind. Also it is a lot of cheese, but don’t let that scare you away. 

 


Fresh Flavors: Cauliflower crust pizza is a delicious way to eat vegetables.

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