Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Ingredients:

  • Nonstick spray
  • 2 1/2 cups cauliflower, grated (about 1/2 a large head)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions:

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and preheat oven to 425ºF.
  • Grate the cauliflower using a box grater until you have two cups of cauliflower crumbles.
  • Place in a large bowl and microwave for seven to eight minutes, or until soft.
  • Remove from the microwave and let cool.
  • Mix in the egg, one cup mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper.
  • Once combined, pat into a 10-inch round on the prepared pizza pan.
  • Spray lightly with nonstick spray and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden.
  • Top the pizza with the sauce, 1/4 cup mozzarella, grape tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bake in the oven until melted and bubbly, another 10 minutes.
  • Top with basil before serving.

Credit:  Kim Stock

Posted in Phase 2, Recipes.

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