Cauliflower Crust Pizza
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Get ready to use cauliflower like you’ve never seen it before! With this inventive pizza recipe, grated cauliflower is used as the foundation for the dough, avoiding the carb-overload that comes along with traditional pizza. The crust sticks together with the addition of yogurt and egg. I pre-cook the crust to get a firm, crispy bottom, add the toppings, and then put it back into the oven to melt the cheese. It’s a super quick and light way to resurrect pizza night without the guilt! Another big bonus? Cauliflower is full of antioxidants, and may even help prevent some types of cancer.
Serves 2
What You’ll Need:
For the crust:
- 2 cups grated cauliflower (about 1/2 a head)
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Dash of sea salt
For the topping:
- 3/4 cup of your favorite store-bought or homemade marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella
- Choice of cooked vegetables (optional)
What to Do:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a food processor, prepare the cauliflower by pulsing florets until they take on a grainy or grated texture.
- Place 2 cups of the grated cauliflower into a clean, thin dish towel. Wrap it up in the middle and twist closed, squeezing out all the moisture.
- Place the dry cauliflower into a bowl and add the yogurt, eggs, and spices. (Note: Italian seasoning includes dried marjoram, thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, and basil. If it’s more convenient, replace the Italian seasoning with dried oregano, basil, or thyme alone.)
- Fold the mixture until everything is evenly combined.
- Place the cauliflower “dough” onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread the mixture with your hands until it is about 3/4-inch thick. This is your crust!
- Bake the crust for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and firm enough to hold its shape.
- Remove the crust from the oven and top with marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, and your choice of veggies. (I used cooked artichokes and a roasted red pepper from the can, which I drained and chopped.)
- Pop the pizza back into the oven for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.