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Cauliflower Crust Pizza Recipe, Part 2

Cauliflower Crust Pizza, Part 2

Amy
This Cauliflower Crust Pizza is a game-changer for anyone seeking a lighter, veggie-packed twist on a classic favorite. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick and wholesome option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

For the cauliflower pizza crust:

  • 2 cups ground raw cauliflower florets (about 1 small head)
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • 3 eggs (or you could try flax eggs if vegan)
  • Sea salt and fresh black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 2-3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)

Toppings:

  • Whatever pizza toppings you like! I used kale pesto, roasted tomatoes, sautéed broccolini, pine nuts, and a drizzle of balsamic.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • 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, nutritional yeast, if using, and pinches of salt and pepper.
  • Form the 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).
  • 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). Try to spread it to be a little less than ¼-inch thick.
  • Crust needs to be baked for 25-30 minutes total. Since I was topping mine with pesto I baked the crust by itself entirely and added the toppings at the end. I sautéed the broccoli and roasted the tomatoes separately from the crust.
  • If you’re making a pizza with cheese or tomato sauce, bake crust for about 15 minutes, then top with sauce and other toppings and bake for 10-15 minutes more. (Oven times may vary depending on your oven or consistency of your “dough”).
Keyword cauliflower crust, gluten-free recipe, healthy pizza, homemade pizza, low-carb pizza
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