Description
Crispy cauliflower pizza crust delivers a low-carb delight that pizza enthusiasts crave. Packed with flavor and nutrition, this gluten-free alternative promises a delicious meal you’ll savor with every cheesy, golden bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, riced (about 4 cups/500 grams)
- 1 large egg
Cheese:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters/1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pulse fresh cauliflower florets in a food processor until they resemble fine, sandy granules, creating a rice-like texture.
- Transfer cauliflower crumbs to a microwave-safe dish and heat for 4-5 minutes until tender and steaming.
- Allow cauliflower to cool completely, then wrap in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove all excess moisture.
- Combine the dried cauliflower with eggs, grated cheeses, and seasonings in a mixing bowl, blending until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the cauliflower mixture evenly, pressing and shaping into a circular crust approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the crust in a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Remove crust from oven, add desired pizza toppings, and return to oven for an additional 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and toppings are heated through.
- Let pizza rest for 2-3 minutes, slice, and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Keep cauliflower as dry as possible by thoroughly squeezing out moisture to prevent a soggy crust.
- Use fresh cauliflower for best texture and flavor, avoiding frozen varieties which retain more water.
- Add extra herbs like basil or thyme for enhanced taste profile and aromatic experience.
- Consider using almond flour or nutritional yeast for added protein and nutrition in the crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg