Monday, July 30, 2018

RAINBOW CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA

Low-carb Cauliflower crust rainbow pizza is packed with veggies inside and out, and is perfect for kids and adults.


Top this delicious pizza with any type of veggies you have. Use whatever is in season or your favorite pizza toppings. Just be sure to dice the veggies really small and arrange the veggies from light to dark to create a rainbow look.

Tips for making the best low carb cauliflower crust:

  • Allow the minced and steamed cauliflower to cool before extracting the water.
  • Using a soft kitchen towel to extract the water will give you the best results.
  • Make sure to get all the water out of it, like every last bit! I squeezed my water how so hard I ended up with an amazing ball of cauliflower. remember, the trick to making a perfect cauliflower crust is to squeeze out as much liquid as possible out of 

Rainbow Cauliflower Crust Pizza Recipe


Ingredients
  • 1 small to medium sized head of cauliflower - should yield 2 to 3 cups once processed
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon basil or rosemary minced (or dry)
  • ½ teaspoon oregano minced (or dry)
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers yellow, orange, red, green, or any combo of your choice
  • 1/2 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup canned corn optional and not included in nutritional facts
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
  2. Remove the stems from the cauliflower and cut into chunks, Place the cauliflower into a food processor and pulse it until it resembles the texture of rice. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a cheese grater or chop it very finely.
  3. Microwave the processed cauliflower uncovered in a microwave safe bowl for approximately 4-5 minutes on high. Remove it from the microwave and allow it to cool for at least 4-5 minutes (trust me don't rush this step!). After the cauliflower is slightly cooled, place it in a kitchen towel and squeeze all the liquid out of it. Be sure to squeeze as much liquid as humanly possible. 
  4. Combine the cooked cauliflower, egg, garlic, cheese, and seasonings. Stir until a dough texture forms. Spread the cauliflower mixture out onto lightly greased parchment paper or a pizza pan in the shape of a pizza crust. 
  5. Bake the crust for approximately 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven), or until the crust is golden and crispy. I cooked mine for approximately 15 minutes. After the crust is golden remove it from the oven and top with pizza sauce then cheese then the chopped veggies. 
  6. Place the pizza back in the oven and bake for another 12-15 minutes.the cauliflower.