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cooked cauliflower pizza crust with mozzarella cheese, sliced red onions, green olives, tomato sauce and fresh basil

RECIPE FOR CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA

Cauliflower Crust Pizza - because there really is nothing cauliflower can't do!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 slices

Ingredients

FOR THE CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST

  • 1 large head Cauliflower about 4 cups, riced
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • ½ tsp Italian Seasoning
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • Pinch of Chili Flakes optional

FOR THE TOPPINGS

  • ¼ cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
  • Assorted Desired Toppings of Choice optional
  • Fresh Chopped Herbs such as basil, for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with oil. Set aside until ready to use.
  • If using fresh cauliflower, cut into florets. Add them to a food processor (working in batches if necessary).
    base of a food processor with cauliflower florets inside
  • Pulse until rice like pieces form. Alternatively, use a box grater or sharp knife if you don't have a food processor.
    base of a food processor with riced cauliflower
  • Cook the cauliflower using one of these three methods:
    1) Transfer the processed cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl and cover. Microwave until soft, 4 to 6 minutes. 2) Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spread the cauliflower rice out in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender. 3) Sauté in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook until translucent, approximately 6-8 minutes. Allow it to cool before handling.
  • Once cooled, transfer the cauliflower "rice" to a clean dish cloth, nut milk bag or cheesecloth.
    hand holding a nut milk bag open with cauliflower rice inside in a large glass bowl, marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese in the background
  • Wrap the cauliflower up and with all your might, squeeze (and I mean SQUEEEEZE, people!!!) all the excess water and moisture out.
    hand squeezing out the moisture from riced cauliflower in a nut milk bag over a bowl
  • And there will be A LOT! Once you think you've squeezed enough, keep squeezing! This makes the world of difference between a soggy or a crispy crust.
    bowl of liquid squeezed out from riced cauliflower
  • In a large bowl, add the squeezed out cauliflower, eggs, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chili flakes, if using.
    bowl with 2 eggs, chopped parsley, parmesan and mozzarella cheese and spices
  • Use your hands to mix it until well combined.
    bowl of riced cauliflower mixed with cheese and spices
  • Pour the dough out onto your parchment lined baking sheet or pizza stone. Use your fingers and hands to press it down and shape it into a 1/4-inch thickness.
    parchment lined baking sheet with a pile of riced cauliflower mixed with cheese and spices
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes, until the edges are golden and the middle is dry and cooked through. There should be no wetness or moisture remaining when you go and add the toppings. Optional: Carefully flip the crust over after 20 minutes to cook and crisp up on the other side.
    side view of baked untopped cauliflower crust pizza with herbs and spices
  • Top! Start with a thin layer of tomato sauce...
    parchment paper on top of a pizza stone with a cauliflower crust pizza topped with tomato sauce
  • Next add the cheese...
    piece of parchment paper on top of a pizza stone with cauliflower crust pizza topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce
  • And now, for your desired toppings, if any.
    piece of parchment paper on top of a pizza stone with cauliflower crust pizza topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce, sliced red onion and green olives
  • Return the pizza to the hot oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the toppings crisp and cooked through.
    cooked unsliced cauliflower crust pizza with mozzarella cheese, green olives, tomato sauce and sliced red onions
  • Slice, top with fresh chopped herbs, if desired, and serve warm.
    cooked and sliced cauliflower crust pizza with mozzarella cheese, sliced red onion, tomato sauce, green olives and fresh basil on a parchment lined pizza stone

Notes

You can use pre-riced cauliflower instead, if desired. If you do, start at step 3.
Nutrition information does not include any additional optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 1mg
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