Everyone likes pizza, but not everyone likes the associated carbs. There is a great pizza crust that is both simple and delicious, and uses a surprising ingredient: Cauliflower. This is actually a simple recipe that lends itself to a wide variety of options, and can even let you have some fun if you let it. It can definitely give you something just a little healthier than your normal pizza.
Make sure that you have some parchment paper on hand before you get cooking. Once that is the case, cover a cookie sheet with a single sheet of the stuff. Take four cups of cauliflower (about two pounds) and "rice" it: Slice into small enough chunks to fit into a food processor and let it go until it is as small as it can get without becoming a puree. Repeat until all the cauliflower has been riced. In a bowl, combine with a cup of grated paremesan cheese and two eggs (add a about a half cup of parsley flakes if so desired). Preheat you oven to 400 degrees. Take the mixture and spread on a the parchment paper to a thickness of about a quarter inch. Bake for about twenty minutes or until golden brown.
This is where the fun starts. The basic pizza is a cup of marinara sauce covered by cheese, with toppings on top of that; those topping can be anything you want so have some fun with it. If you're a bit braver, you can substitute alfredo sauce for the marinara, and throw some cooked chicken, chopped green onions, and tomatoes on the pizza. Basically, you can create any kind of pizza on this crust and it should work. For the really brave, sear some tilapia (the pizza will fit three to four fillets), and then cover with some pico de gallo and grated cheese.
Once you have topped it as desired, put it in the oven for another twenty five minutes. Once you take it out, carefully take a spatula and separate the parchment from the pizza, and then remove the paper and throw it away. You can now cut it into sections as desired. This makes a great substitute for a regular pizza crust, without all of the associate carbs. For those seeking a healthier crust, or at least one that is better for diabetics and other low-carb diets, this makes an excellent crust.
Make sure that you have some parchment paper on hand before you get cooking. Once that is the case, cover a cookie sheet with a single sheet of the stuff. Take four cups of cauliflower (about two pounds) and "rice" it: Slice into small enough chunks to fit into a food processor and let it go until it is as small as it can get without becoming a puree. Repeat until all the cauliflower has been riced. In a bowl, combine with a cup of grated paremesan cheese and two eggs (add a about a half cup of parsley flakes if so desired). Preheat you oven to 400 degrees. Take the mixture and spread on a the parchment paper to a thickness of about a quarter inch. Bake for about twenty minutes or until golden brown.
This is where the fun starts. The basic pizza is a cup of marinara sauce covered by cheese, with toppings on top of that; those topping can be anything you want so have some fun with it. If you're a bit braver, you can substitute alfredo sauce for the marinara, and throw some cooked chicken, chopped green onions, and tomatoes on the pizza. Basically, you can create any kind of pizza on this crust and it should work. For the really brave, sear some tilapia (the pizza will fit three to four fillets), and then cover with some pico de gallo and grated cheese.
Once you have topped it as desired, put it in the oven for another twenty five minutes. Once you take it out, carefully take a spatula and separate the parchment from the pizza, and then remove the paper and throw it away. You can now cut it into sections as desired. This makes a great substitute for a regular pizza crust, without all of the associate carbs. For those seeking a healthier crust, or at least one that is better for diabetics and other low-carb diets, this makes an excellent crust.
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