Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Ingredients

cauliflowerriced

2 cups

garlicminced

1 clove

mozzarella cheesepart-skim shredded

1 cup

eggbeaten

1 egg

dried basil

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

olive oil

1 tsp

pizza sauce

1/3 cup

mozzarella cheesepart-skim shredded

1 cup

fresh basil

to taste

crushed red pepper

to taste

Method

1. 01Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. 02Line a baking sheet with parchment and grease with olive oil.
3. 03If using whole cauliflower, remove stems and leaves, chop florets into chunks, and pulse in a food processor until rice-sized. If using pre-riced cauliflower, skip this step.
4. 04Sauté riced cauliflower in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 6 to 8 minutes.8 min
5. 05Combine cooked cauliflower, garlic, 1 cup mozzarella, egg, basil, and oregano in a bowl.
6. 06Spread mixture evenly on prepared sheet and form into a 9 to 10 inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
7. 07Bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden and crispy on edges.28 min
8. 08Remove crust and set oven to broil.
9. 09Top crust with pizza sauce and 1 cup mozzarella.
10. 10Broil 5 minutes until cheese melts and toppings are hot.5 min
11. 11Cool 2 to 3 minutes, cut into 4 slices, and serve with fresh basil and crushed red pepper.

Fits

• Vegetarian
• Pescatarian
• Gluten-free