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Cauliflower Crust Pizza Recipe

A tasty and healthy cauliflower crust pizza that’s crispy, easy to make, and perfect for anyone looking for a low-carb, gluten-free pizza alternative. It’s light, cheesy, and fully customizable with your favorite toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: gluten-free, Healthy, Low-Carb, Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower about 4 cups riced
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs basil, oregano, thyme mix
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil for greasing baking sheet
  • Optional toppings: tomato sauce extra mozzarella, fresh basil, sliced veggies, pepperoni, etc.

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper and lightly grease with olive oil.
  2. Rice the cauliflower: Chop cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until fine like rice (about 4 cups).
  3. Cook cauliflower rice: Microwave or steam the riced cauliflower for 5 minutes until soft. Let cool slightly.
  4. Remove moisture: Place warm cauliflower rice in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible. This is key to a crisp crust!
  5. Mix crust ingredients: In a bowl, combine cauliflower rice, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until it forms a dough-like mixture.
  6. Form crust: Transfer mixture to baking sheet and press firmly into a 10-12 inch round crust shape, about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Bake crust: Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and firm to touch.
  8. Add toppings: Remove crust from oven. Spread tomato sauce, sprinkle cheese, and add desired toppings.
  9. Final bake: Return pizza to oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and toppings are cooked.
  10. Serve: Let pizza cool for a few minutes, slice, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure to squeeze out all the moisture from the cauliflower rice to avoid soggy crust.
  • You can swap the egg for a flax or chia seed egg to make it vegan-friendly.
  • Feel free to experiment with your favorite toppings like veggies, chicken, or vegan cheese.
  • Using parchment paper makes it easier to lift the crust without breaking.
  • For a crispier crust, bake on a pizza stone if you have one.