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Cauliflower Pizza

Cauliflower Crust Margherita Pizza

© Chef Laura Bonicelli
Cauliflower Crust Margherita Pizza is a healthy, delicious twist on a classic.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Dish - Pasta, Pizza, Sandwich, Rice, Main Dish - Vegetarian, MM-Blue
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 332 kcal

Equipment

  • parchment paper
  • cotton kitchen towel or cheese cloth

Ingredients
  

  • =====Crust=====
  • 1 large head cauliflower -- cut into florets--can include stem
  • 2 large eggs -- beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated Asiago
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
  • =====Topping=====
  • 3/4 cup shredded aged mozzarella
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella -- sliced very thin
  • 3 medium-sized tomatoes -- thinly sliced
  • 8 cherry tomatoes -- halved
  • Maldon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • =====
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; spray the paper with cooking spray.
  • Place half of the cauliflower florets in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Process the other half and place in the same bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 5 minutes, until the cauliflower is soft and cooked.
  • Using cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, drain the cauliflower thoroughly by pressing out the liquid. Place in a medium-sized bowl to cool.
  • When the cauliflower is cool, stir in the beaten eggs, cheese, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the mixture on the parchment, forming a 10x14-inch rectangle. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until starting to brown.
  • Sprinkle the crust with the aged mozzarella. Arrange the fresh mozzarella slices and then both tomatoes evenly on the pizza. Season with sea salt and pepper. Bake for 6 minutes, turn the pan, and bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes until cheese melts and browns. There may be some liquid from the fresh mozzarella you need to soak up with paper towels. Top with fresh basil leaves (Tear if they are large.). Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 682mgPotassium: 843mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1667IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 551mgIron: 3mg
Keyword basil, cauliflower, mozzarella, tomatoes
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