We’ve all been hit hard by a pizza craving when we’re doing our best to eat well and stay fit. Well, now there’s a guilt-free and gluten free way to indulge! It’s cauliflower pizza crust – and trust us, it’s better than it sounds.
Creating a cauliflower pizza crust is like giving yourself a super-dose of vegetables and vitamins, discreetly hidden underneath a bed of marinara sauce and cheese.
Did you know that one serving of cauliflower contains over 75% of your daily recommended dose of vitamin C?
Plus, it’s a good source of fibre, protein, and other healthy vitamins.
This pizza crust is easy to make at home, and you can top your pizza with whatever floats your boat – from veggies to a protein boost of meat, and from mozzarella to goat cheese. To make life even easier, we like topping ours with leftovers. Last night’s chicken breast can become a chicken Hawaiian pizza with some pineapple, or the roasted veggies you didn’t finish for lunch are now a mediterranean pizza with a handful of spinach. Be creative! Let us know what you come up with.
You’ll need:
- 2 cups grated cauliflower (about 1/2 head)
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or your favourite spices)
- Sea salt
- Your favourite toppings
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Grate your cauliflower (you can use a cheese grater, or a food processor or blender). Place grated cauliflower on a clean dish towel, then wrap and squeeze out all moisture. Now transfer your dry cauliflower to a bowl and add yogurt, eggs, and spices. Fold mixture until evenly combined.
Place dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread mixture with your hands until the crust is about 3/4-inch thick. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned and firm enough to hold its shape.
Remove from the oven, and apply the sauce and toppings of your choice.
Enjoy!
