Cauliflower Crust Veggie Pizza Recipe
Low carb cauliflower crust veggie pizza topped with homemade pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and healthy veggies. Simple and guilt-free pizza that is easy to prepare!
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet / Parchment paper
- Microwave
- Oven
Ingredients
Cauliflower Crust Pizza:
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 medium egg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons pizza sauce, homemade or store-bought
- 200 grams mozzarella cheese
- 3 pieces mushrooms, sliced thinly
- 1 small green or red bell pepper
- ¼-½ cup black olives, sliced
- 5-6 pieces onion rings
- 5-6 pieces basil leaves
Instructions
Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400 °F/ 200 °C.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, cover bowl with plastic wrap and microwave the cauliflower rice for 5 minutes on high. Remove out from the microwave, take away the cover and stir. Let it cool completely.
- While waiting for the cauliflower rice to come to room temperature. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg, then add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
- After the cauliflower has cooled down, lay it on a kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out all of the liquid. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
- Add the squeezed cauliflower rice into the egg mixture and toss the parmesan cheese. Mix until the mixture resembles like a dough. Spread the cauliflower mixture in the shape of a pizza crust into a parchment paper.
- Bake for about 15-20minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy.
- Let it cool for 1-2 minutes before putting the toppings.Note: Leave the oven turned ON while topping the crust.
Assembly & Baking:
- Using a pastry brush, lightly brush olive oil over the top of the crust.
- Spread around 2-3 tablespoons of pizza sauce, leaving about ½ inch border.
- Top with mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, olives, green/red bell pepper, and onion rings.
- Bake for around 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with basil leaves.
- Share and enjoy while warm!
