Description
Enjoy a guilt-free pizza night with this delicious Cauliflower Pizza Crust recipe. This low-carb and gluten-free alternative to traditional pizza crust is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust:
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 4 cups grated)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Your favorite pizza sauce and toppings for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cauliflower: Wash and dry the cauliflower, then cut into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice. Microwave the riced cauliflower for 4-5 minutes until tender. Squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine cauliflower, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, oregano, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Form Crust: Transfer the mixture to the baking sheet and press into a 1/4-inch thick circle. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Add Toppings: Remove crust from oven, add sauce, cheese, and toppings. Return to oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your cauliflower pizza!
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out excess moisture for a crisp crust.
- For a crispier crust, bake on a pizza stone or flip halfway through baking.
- This crust is naturally gluten-free and lower in carbs than traditional pizza dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of crust with no toppings)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
