Cauliflower Pizza Crust

by Carrie

Pizza crust made from cauliflower. It exists, it's easy, and it's good. It doesn't taste like pizza crust per se, but it doesn't taste like cauliflower, either. 

 
This recipe comes to you via my friend Juliet Ames (who, incidentally, is also an incredible jewelry artist who makes earrings, rings, pendants, belt buckles, cufflinks and more out of broken plates. She also makes china knuckles. China knuckles! And did I mention Rachael Ray wore one of her pendants on her show? Because yeah. Juliet's awesome. Buy her jewelry). She posted about cauliflower pizza crust on her Facebook, and I was immediately intrigued, especially as it's a healthy alternative to carbs and gluten-free to boot.

The recipe basically follows hers, although I Googled around and found quite a few variations on this. It can also be adapted for breadsticks!

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

makes 2 personal pizzas

2 cups grated cauliflower, fresh or frozen
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup of shredded cheese of your choice
spices of your choice

1. Preheat oven to 425.

2. Grate that cauliflower. I used frozen which I microwaved and it was VERY soggy, so if you go my route, make sure to wring it out once it's grated. If you use raw, it should be fine.

3. Combine egg, cauliflower, cheese and spices until well-mixed.

4. Spread mixture into two well-greased aluminum pie pans, making sure it's even all around.

5. Bake for 30ish minutes, then flip and bake for another 10. The edges should be well-done.

6. Add sauce and toppings (I used mozzarella pearls, grated Italian blend cheese, tomatoes, and basil), then broil until the cheese is melted.

You could easily double this recipe and make the crust in another size pan, big enough to feed several people (although I think the personal pizza version is sort of cute, and the "hidden" cauliflower is also a good way to "get" kids to eat more vegetables, if you're feeling like Jessica Seinfeld).

Comments

[Home Sweet Sarah]

I AM SO INTRIGUED BY THIS.

[Jennie]

This seems so interesting! I hope to try it next week!

[Kristabella]

I'm definitely intrigued!

[carrie]

try it and let me know what you think! i'm actually a cauliflower hater,and i love it.

[april]

Intrigued sounds like the perfect word for it. I have to hide veggies. I was so against it, but neither of my kids will touch them (even the infant! arg!) so I'm reduced to squash waffles and carrot/banana bread and zucchini muffins. Always up for another way to get some in there!

[Meredith K A]

omg I have a broken plate necklace! I get compliments every time I wear it. She must be more famous that I realized! I didn't get to meat Juliet, but did buy some earrings from another etsy seller who was associated with her in some grouping at a craft fair in Pittsburgh, and along with the broken plate necklace, those are my two most consistently complimented pieces of jewelry. So for everyone out there, check out ibreakplates.com, it is a great site!!

[enfuegoinc]

Looks like some great ideas, my wife will love the cauliflower!

[Chrismaddox]

I used Juliet's recipe and made this with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, herbed eggplant, garlic and grilled onions, topped with shredded mozzarella. I used egg beaters but added a yolk (recipe was doubled) when it didn't stick together well. I don't like cauliflower that much but I LOVE this crust. This is a keeper! Photo: http://lockerz.com/s/123371487

[Jamie VanEaton]

I am so glad to see my cauliflower crust going strong! It was something I made up in my kitchen back in 2008 while we were watching tv and I wanted something low carb + pizza. Here's the original recipe for anyone interested: http://blog.yourlighterside.com/2009/05/low-carb-pizza-dough-cauliflower.html

Love, light and lunch,

Jamie

[pizza hut coupons]

hmm yummy I'll never miss it

[pizza hut coupons]

I can't stop lack my lips