Cauliflower-Crusted Pizza
PREP 30 minutes microwave 3 minutes
BAKE 17 minutes at 425°F
SERVES 4
See Also: Spaghetti Squash Crusted Mini Pizzas Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 medium head cauliflower (1 1⁄2 lb.), cut into florets (4 cups)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1⁄4 cup shredded Italian-blend cheese (1 oz.)
- 1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1⁄4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1⁄2 tsp. Italian seasoning, crushed
- 1⁄4 tsp. salt
- Desired pizza toppings
- 1 cup shredded Italian-blend cheese (4 oz.)
Directions:
- Place cauliflower in a food processor. Cover and pulse four to six times or until crumbly and mixture resembles the texture of couscous.
- Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place cauliflower in a casserole with 2 Tbsp. water. Microwave, covered, 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring once or twice. Let cool. Transfer cauliflower to a 100% cotton floursack towel. Wrap towel around cauliflower and squeeze until there is no more liquid (this step is critical).
- In a bowl stir together cooked and drained cauliflower and the next six ingredients (through salt). On a piece of parchment paper pat cauliflower mixture into a 12-inch circle. Transfer crust on paper to the preheated pizza stone. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp and starting to brown.
- Top with desired pizza toppings. Sprinkle with the 1 cup Italian-blend cheese. Bake about 5 minutes more or until heated and cheese melts. Cut into wedges.
NUTRITION
PER SERVING 230 cal., 13 g fat (7 g sat. fat), 76 mg chol., 881 mg sodium, 14 g carb., 3 g fiber, 4 g sugars, 15 g pro.
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