I stumbled upon this delicious crust recipe for my gluten free clients. Once I made it, I decided I would make my pizzas this way from now on!! Added spinach, grilled chicken and tomato sauce.. yummo!!
Ingredients:
2 Cups Grated Cauliflower (using a hand-held cheese grater or your food processor. Cauliflower should be ‘rice-like’ texture)
1/4 Cup Egg Whites
1 Cup Low Fat Cheese (Mozzarella, Feta or the best option for a low-fat/higher protein pizza use 1% Cottage Cheese – drain your cottage cheese of any extra water first) For those with dairy issues, use Daiya cheese.
1 Tsp Oregano
2 Tsp Parsley
1-2 Tbsp Red Hot Sauce (Optional and to taste)
Toppings *see recipe ideas below.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 F.
Slightly grease a cookie sheet or even better simply use parchment paper (or use my favorite – the baking stone).
Place your grated cauliflower in a frying pan over medium heat and cook until translucent (If you are in a hurry you can cook the cauliflower rice in a bowl in the microwave for 8 minutes – do not cover and do not add any water).
Place all other ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
In a bowl combine cooked cauliflower rice and blended ingredients.
Spread dough out evenly and fairly thinly over parchment paper (or cookie sheet).
Bake for 25-35 minutes (depending on your oven – *see below).
Remove the crust from the oven. Add organic, natural pizza or pasta sauce (see Simple Marinara Sauce below) and toppings.
Feel free to place under a broiler at high heat to heat your ingredients. Remove and Enjoy!
*Helpful Tips
Make sure your cauliflower is dry after washing (no water to cook).
Spread your crust out thin (not too thin – just a thin layer).
Bake until crust-like. If you peek at your crust at the recommended cooking time and the middle is still not cooked… cook longer.
Pre-cook your vegetable toppings before adding to your pizza.
If you want to add a little bit of cheese to the top of your pizza, Parmesan is your healthiest option.