This Cauliflower Pizza Crust is a great low carb way to enjoy pizza! It is made with a seasoned cauliflower crust, and topped with any flavors and sauces you prefer! This is a great way to enjoy pizza, without enjoying the extra calories that typically come with it! It is low carb and gluten free and a great healthy option. This crust also provides a great way to “sneak” some veggies into your kids dinner without them even knowing. Make it with me!
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Is Cauliflower Pizza Crust Good or Bad?
Full disclosure: This crust is not for everyone! I made it for my family, and some liked it and some did not! If you are looking for an extra healthy meal, and really want pizza but can’t afford to splurge and eat a real slice, this is a great alternative. Is it better than real pizza crust? No. Does it work for a healthy option? Yes! I encourage you to try it and see for yourself what you think!
Does Cauliflower Pizza Taste Like Pizza Crust?
Personally, I don’t think it tastes like bread, it tastes more like a thin crust pizza. I think it is delicious, but if you are expecting to think that it is going to be exactly like pizza, then not so much! However, it totally takes care of any pizza craving!
Cauliflower Pizza Tips
Tips for being successful when making this recipe:
- Make sure to rice the cauliflower to nice small pieces, use a food processor to get it really fine!
- The more water you can squeeze out the better!
- When you bake the crust flip it over about halfway through the baking process!
- If you have a pizza stone, use it!
PIZZA TOPPINGS
TOPPINGS! You can top this pizza crust with whatever flavors you prefer! I made a Margarita Pizza and a Cheese Pizza! You can top yours with pesto, BBQ sauce, alfredo sauce, onion, olives, pepperoni, pineapple, peppers, sausage, or whatever you can think of! The great thing is, your crust is low carb and low calorie, leaving you with room to play!
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What You’ll Need
medium sized head of cauliflower – should make 2 cups “riced” cauliflower
dried basil
dried oregano
garlic salt
shredded parmesan cheese
mozzarella cheese
egg
pizza sauce & toppings of your choice
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
This Cauliflower Pizza is a great low carb way to enjoy pizza! It is made with a seasoned cauliflower crust, and topped with any flavors and sauces you prefer!
Ingredients
- 1 small to medium sized head of cauliflower – should make 2 cups “riced” cauliflower
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- pizza sauce & toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet and spray it with non-stick butter spray.
- Cut off the florets of the cauliflower – try to cut off as much of the stem as possible. Place the florets in a food processor and “rice it” – you do this by pulsing the food processor – press the button in short “pulse-like” increments.
- The cauliflower should come out looking almost grain like. (You can save a step by buying the frozen riced cauliflower)
- Place the cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl and microwave it for about 4 minutes.
- Pour it out on a kitchen towel or paper towels and wring the water out of it. The more water you get out the better.
- Place in a bowl and mix in all of the other ingredients.
- Using your hands, take the mixture and make it into a ball.
- Place it on the parchment paper and flatten it out to a pizza shape. Make it as thin as possible without seeing holes.
- Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake until the edges start to get golden brown and the middle sets – about 15 minutes. Flip over and bake another few minutes.
- Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Put your favorite pizza sauce and toppings on and cook on 350 degrees for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melting and starting to brown.
