Description
Enjoy a guilt-free pizza experience with our healthy cauliflower crust pizza! This recipe transforms a classic favorite into a nutritious delight, offering the crispy, cheesy goodness you love, minus the heavy carbs. Perfect for a wholesome family meal, pizza night just got a healthy makeover!
Ingredients
Scale
1 medium head cauliflower (about 4 cups of florets)
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
– 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– Baking sheet (lined with parchment paper)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Process Cauliflower: Chop cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.
- Microwave and Drain: Microwave the cauliflower rice for 4 minutes. Once cool, use a towel to squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine the prepared cauliflower, eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl, mixing well.
- Form Crust: Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming a round crust approximately 1/4 inch thick with slightly thicker edges.
- Bake Crust: Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and firm.
- Add Toppings: Layer on your favorite healthy toppings like tomato sauce, additional cheese, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spinach.
- Final Bake: Return to the oven for 10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool briefly, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Removing moisture from the cauliflower is crucial for a crispy crust.
– Experiment with different herbs and cheeses to customize your crust.
- Prep Time: 15minutes
- Cook Time: 30minutes