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A baked cauliflower pizza crust topped with red sauce, sliced mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves.

Ingredients

The Crust:

  • 1 pound cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

The Topping:

  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat. Cut the cauliflower into small florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until they reach a rice-like consistency.
    Riced cauliflower in a food processor for cauliflower pizza crust.
  • Transfer the cauliflower rice to a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 4–5 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender. Let it cool down. Place the cooked cauliflower in a kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
    Squeezing riced cauliflower in a cloth for cauliflower pizza crust.
  • Add the drained cauliflower, shredded cheese, beaten egg, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Mix with your hands.
    Mixing drained cauliflower, shredded cheese, egg, and spices in a bowl for cauliflower pizza crust.
  • Line another baking sheet with parchment paper. Put the crust mixture onto the paper. Press the dough down into an even circle, resembling a pizza crust.
    Cauliflower pizza crust mixture pressed into a circle on parchment paper.
  • Transfer the parchment paper with the crust to the preheated baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and crispy. Remove the cauliflower crust from the oven and let it cool.
    Golden brown cauliflower pizza crust on a baking sheet.
  • Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges of the crust. Add the mozzarella cheese, return the pizza to the oven, and bake for 10 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
    Cauliflower pizza with marinara, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
    A baked cauliflower pizza with red sauce, sliced mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) Protein: 26g (52%) Fat: 22g (34%) Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) Sodium: 776mg (34%) Fiber: 5g (21%) Sugar: 6g (7%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.