Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Pizza can be much healthier with this cauliflower pizza crust recipe. Homemade Cauliflower Pizza is low-carb, packed with protein and fiber, and so delicious. It's an excellent substitute for flour-based pizza dough.
Ingredients
For cauliflower pizza crust:
- 1 lb or 450g cauliflower florets, (about 1 medium cauliflower)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup or 50g shredded mozzarella, lower fat
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- salt and ground pepper to taste
For cauliflower crust pizza topping:
- 1/3 cup or 90g marinara sauce
- 5 oz or 150g Roasted Turkey Breast (chicken, beef, or ham), sliced
- 1 cup or 150g fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup or 100g shredded mozzarella, lower fat
- oregano basil leaves, or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cauliflower florets into a food processor and pulse until finely grated. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the eggs, mozzarella, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Transfer the cauliflower mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a circle, about ¼ inch thick.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is firm and slightly golden brown.
- Remove the baking sheet with the crust from the oven. Top with marinara sauce, turkey or meat slices, pineapple chunks, and shredded mozzarella.
- Return to the oven and continue to bake for 7-10 minutes. Garnish with basil, oregano, or parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
How Many Calories in Cauliflower Crust Pizza?
| Calories (per 1 serve, 215g): 252 kcal | Calories (per 100g): 117 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat: 11.3 g | Fat: 5.3 g |
| Carbohydrates: 14.1 g | Carbohydrates: 6.5 g |
| Protein: 28.5 g | Protein: 13.2 g |