Cauliflower crust has been all the rage for a few years now, but when I discovered it I was inspired, but disappointed with the amount of cheese in it. Great if all you care about is carbs, but it really just displaces carbs with fat. I was able to cut down the cheese more than half and it was still delicious. Even my husband who was a big naysayer before I made it loved it.
Low Carb Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Servings
2 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ head cauliflower
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese divided
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ medium onion grated
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup marinara
- ¼ cup broccoli florets
Instructions
- Grate the cauliflower with a box grater or food processor into a microwave safe bowl. It should make about 2 cups cauliflower crumbles. Place in the microwave for 8 minutes it will dry it out, then let sit to cool a few minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Once the cauliflower has cooled mix in the egg, ½ cup cheese, garlic, onion, and oregano. Stir until well combined. Spoon the crust onto the cookie sheet and pat it into a 9 to 12- inch round, thinner is better. Spray the crust lightly with cooking spray or brush with oil and bake for 15 minutes (or until golden). Remove the crust from the oven and turn the heat up to broil.
- Spread the marinara sauce on top of the baked crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese and broccoli or any toppings you usually like. Place back in the oven on broil for 3 to 4 minutes watching carefully to avoid burning.
I personally would use the recipe as originally written with the larger quantity of cheese. As a type 2 diabetic, I would rather have something higher fat and lower carb. For me, there’s no reason to halve the quantity of cheese.
I don’t know how it would bind well without the egg. You can try flaxseed mixed with water I have heard that works well. I also think some creamy sauce, like sour cream might help, but I am not sure.
Any ideas for an egg substitute on this recipe? Thanks
I tried this with some different toppings and it was amazing. There is so much potential with a cauliflower crust.
Yum! I love pizza, and any way to make it healthier is amazing!
I love this idea! I will try and make it next week.