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Pizza in my opinion is hands down the best food on earth, however it’s not the healthiest. A delicious alternative to that crunchy carblicious crust we are all used to is the power of cauliflower. It’s not only full of vitamins and minerals, it’s great for your heart and brain. Many consider it to be a super food. With millions of Americans jumping on the low carb lifestyle, we’ve seen hundreds of recipes involving the white fluffy vegetable. Now you can make pizza crust out of it! There are a few companies that make prepackaged cauliflower pizza crusts you can purchase and freeze, which are fantastic. They’re a little pricey, but very easy to turn into a meal on a hectic night. For the more adventurous cooks (it’s actually pretty easy), below is a great cauliflower pizza crust recipe that you can dress up anyway you want or try some of the suggestions below.

Ingredients:

  • ½ head of cauliflower, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Put cauliflower pieces slowly into your food processor until the pieces are shredded.
  3. Place shredded cauliflower into a steamer pan and steam until it is tender (15-20 minutes). Remove from steamer and place in freezer or fridge until cooled.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Mix cheeses, Italian seasoning, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper into cauliflower until evenly incorporated.
  6. Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten it into the shape of a pizza crust.
  7. Bake about 20 minutes.
  8. Top with favorite toppings and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Chicken, Spinach and Ricotta Pizza

Top with cooked chicken, diced tomatoes, spinach and low fat mozzarella for the sauce use olive oil and apply a thin layer of low fat ricotta cheese.

Roasted Veggie

Apply roasted mushrooms, onions, eggplant and zucchini with fresh mozzarella and a red sauce.

Taco Pizza

Top with cooked ground turkey or chicken seasoned with taco spices, diced tomatoes and onion, low fat cheddar cheese and your favorite salsa as a base. Serve with fat free sour cream.

Greek Pizza

Top with cooked lean flank steak (sliced), diced tomatoes, chopped pepperoncini peppers, low fat feta and low fat mozzarella cheese with olive oil and fresh garlic for a base.

Create your own yummy concoction or stick to the traditional route. These crusts are a blank canvas so make them your own. Just remember these cauliflower crusts are so tasty and crunchy you can keep your calories down and don’t need to go crazy on the toppings.