Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Cauliflower Pizza Crust



We love pizza, yes we do! This crust is healthy, hearty and most definitely fulfills our weekly pizza cravings! The gluten free factor also makes it guilt-free and totally irresistible. Feel free to get creative with your toppings, as this crust can be transformed into so many yummy things. We can't wait to experiment... and we bet you can't either :)

Ingredients:
1/2 head cauliflower (about two cups after it is riced)
1 egg, beaten 
1 clove garlic, minced or chopped
3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano 
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
a small pinch of sea salt and black pepper

Directions:

  • Chop cauliflower florets and pulse in a Vitamix blender or food processor until riced.
  • Microwave the riced cauliflower for 7 minutes
  • This step is optional: Using a cheese cloth or paper towels, ring out the cooked cauliflower over the sink. Removing the extra moisture will result in a crispier crust!
  • Combine the cooked cauliflower with remaining ingredients in a large bowl until you reach a wet, dough-like consistency. 
  • Transfer dough to a greased cookie sheet, pan, pizza stone, or crisper. Spread the dough into a circle or shape of your choice. (about 1/4 inch thick) 
  • Bake for 30 minutes until your pizza crust is golden brown and cooked throughout. 
  • Remove from oven and add toppings! If necessary, bake an additional number of minutes for toppings. 
  • Slice your pizza and enjoy! (sharing is optional)

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