Try This Tonight- The Astonishing Organic Cauliflower Pizza Crust

I know, I know….sounds crazy! Cauliflower in a pizza crust? Well, before you dismiss the idea…consider the possibility that it might just be SO crazy that it actually works! That’s the assumption I was working on when I decided to give this “crazy” idea a try. Not only was it good…it was surprisingly pizza-like! Go figure. It’s low-carb, and Gluten Free… does it get any better? Stop by The Corner for your Organic Cauliflower and toppings… It’s a happy day. :-)

Makes one 9 inch pizza crust

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (I used an italian blend)

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp minced garlic

1/2 tsp kosher salt

olive oil (optional)

pizza sauce, shredded cheese and your choice of toppings*

 

Directions:

Remove stems and leaves from 1 head of cauliflower, and chop the florets into chunks. Add to your food processor and pulse until it looks like grain. Do not over-do pulse or you will puree it. (You can also use a cheese grater). Place the “riced” cauliflower into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 8 minutes (may need to adjust according to your microwave). No need to add water.

One large head will produce between 2 and 3 cups of riced and cooked cauliflower. The remainder can be used to make additional pizza crusts immediately, or can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

To make the pizza crust:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray (or use non-stick aluminum foil on a cookie sheet, which is what I did). In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup cauliflower, beaten egg and mozzarella. Add oregano, minced garlic and salt, mix well. Transfer the mixture to your cookie sheet, and pat out into a 9″ round.

Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool awhile. This helps to make the crust more solid.

To make the pizza: add sauce, toppings and cheese. Place under a broiler at high heat just until cheese is melted (approximately 3-4 minutes). *Toppings need to be precooked since you are only broiling for a few minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

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