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Cauliflower Crust Pizza Recipe, Part 1

Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Part 1

Amy
Cauliflower Crust Pizza brings a delightful twist to your favorite comfort food, offering a light and crispy base that’s surprisingly satisfying. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is perfect for a quick yet wholesome meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

For the cauliflower pizza crust:

  • 1 small head cauliflower, yielding 2 cups ground “riced” cauliflower
  • 3 eggs (not including the eggs I used as a topping)
  • ¾ cup almond flour, or more if needed
  • Sea salt and fresh black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or a bit of minced garlic (optional)
  • 2-3 tablespoons nutritional yeast or parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Garlic oil to brush onto dough before baking (optional)

Toppings:

  • Whatever pizza toppings you like! I used fresh mozzarella, eggs, dollops of kale pesto, roasted tomatoes, basil, and red pepper flakes.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Make sure your cauliflower is dry before you start. The wetter it is, the harder it will be to work with.
  • Chop the cauliflower and pulse florets in a food processor. Be careful not to puree it or grind it until it’s mushy. You’re going for a “riced” fluffy consistency. It should not be sticking together at this point.
  • Whisk the 3 eggs and mix with the cauliflower, almond flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast, if using, and pinches of salt and pepper.
  • Form dough into a ball. It should be pretty wet, but if it’s too sticky to handle, add more flour. Gently “knead” it a few times, adding some flour on top if necessary to help it come together. (Note – this will NOT resemble regular pizza dough – it won’t be as easy or pliable to work with – that’s ok! Just do the best you can).
  • Press “dough” ball down onto a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently mold into a circle, dusting a bit more flour if it makes it easier for you to work with. I was able to lift mine up and flip it over a few times to get it to spread (If yours sticks and you can’t lift it off the pan, it’s still ok – once the eggs bake, things will bind together even if the dough itself is a little messy). Try to spread it about ¼ inch thick.
  • Brush the top with a little garlic oil or plain olive oil before putting in the oven.
  • Bake crust by itself for 15 minutes.
  • Add mozzarella on top and bake for an additional 10 or so minutes, until the cheese starts to bubble.
  • Carefully crack eggs directly on top of the pizza so they don't slide off and broil for 2 more minutes or until the egg is sufficiently cooked (oven times may vary).
  • Remove from the oven and add spoonfuls of pesto, roasted tomatoes, basil and red pepper flakes.
Keyword cauliflower crust, gluten-free pizza, healthy pizza, homemade pizza, low-carb recipe
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