Cauliflower Pizza Crust

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I follow this basic recipe but used a juicer on a head of raw cauliflower, and only used the pulp. Even then I try to drain the pulp further on a towel (low moisture is the real key to this recipe). YOU NEED TO SQUEEZE THE WATER OUT!! Otherwise, you have a very messy crust. I also add 1 Tsp baking powder and various Italian Seasoning spices (mix of Basil, Oregano and/or Rosemary) then mix and hand/spatula press onto a preheated cookie (use cooking spray or a silicon baking sheet to prevent sticking). Make it thin but not too thin. I Baked it 35-40 min at 450 F on top rung of oven, checking frequently for desired darkness. BUT YOU NEED TO SQUEEZE THE WATER OUT!!! If you don't remove some moisture it will be a sloppy mess.

Ingredients

• 1/2 head cauliflower, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place cauliflower pieces through the feeding tube of the food processor using the grating blade; pulse until all the cauliflower is shredded.

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until cooled, about 15 minutes.

Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.

Stir Italian cheese blend, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper into cauliflower until evenly incorporated. Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; press and shape into a pizza crust.

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information:

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 59
** Calories from Fat: 31
Total Fat 3.5g
Saturated Fat 1.9g
Cholestero l43mg
Sodium 109mg
Potassium 179mg
Carbohydrates 3.3g
Dietary Fiber 1.3g
Protein 4.3g
Sugars 1.2g