Cauliflower Crust Tomato Basil Pizza

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Blended cauliflower is substituted for flour and with the addition of basil, Parmesan, mozzarella and goat cheese.

Course Dinner Ideas

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 22

Total Time 42

Servings

Calories 162

Author Janette

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower cut into small florets
1 large egg lightly beaten
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried basil
⅓ cup (30 grams) shredded mozzarella, plus ¾ cup for topping
¼ cup (56 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
2 ounces (50 grams) goat cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pizza sauce
3 medium tomatoes
Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C.
Add the cauliflower florets to a food processor. Pulse until you get a fine powder. Transfer the cauliflower powder to a microwave safe dish. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. *see note
Lay a clean dish towel out on a flat surface, pour the cauliflower onto it and allow to cool to the touch. Wrap the cauliflower up in the towel and wring out as much liquid as you can. Transfer the cauliflower to a large mixing bowl and add the egg, salt, dried basil, 1/3 cup mozzarella, parmesan and goat cheeses. Mix well.
Cover a baking sheet or pizza round with parchment paper. Turn out the cauliflower mixture onto the parchment paper. If you are making 2 individual pizzas use 2 sheets. Shape into your desired shape. Brush olive oil lightly over the dough and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and top with your favorite toppings. Return back to the oven and back for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

* If you do not have a microwave, you can spread the powdered cauliflower onto a baking sheet or ovenproof dish, cover with foil and bake at 300 for 5 minutes.

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