Cauliflower Crust Pizza

This surprisingly sturdy crust delivers pizza satisfaction while keeping carbs minimal.

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower (about 800g)
• 1 large egg
• 100g mozzarella cheese, grated
• 30g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method

Prepare cauliflower

1. Remove leaves and core, cut into florets.
2. Pulse in food processor until rice-like texture.
3. Microwave 8 minutes or steam until tender.
4. Cool completely, then squeeze in clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.

Make crust

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Mix cauliflower with egg, cheeses, and seasonings.
3. Press mixture into 12-inch circle on parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden and firm.

Top and finish

1. Remove from oven, add sauce and toppings.
2. Return to oven 10-15 minutes until cheese melts.

Critical success factor

Removing moisture from cauliflower is essential. Squeeze hard in towel - you should extract significant liquid.

Topping suggestions

Keep toppings moderate to prevent sogginess. Pre-cook watery vegetables like mushrooms and peppers.

Storage

Baked crust can be wrapped and frozen up to 3 months. Thaw and top before final baking.

Net carbs: approximately 3-4g per slice (8 slices total).