5 from 3 votes
Cauliflower Caprese Skillet
This Cauliflower Caprese Skillet has all the Italian flavors of the classic salad in a light, low-carb dinner everyone will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
Calories:
276 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Patties:
- 3 cups cauliflower cut into bite-sized florets, 300g
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese very tightly packed, 1.5 ounces, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper ground
- 1 egg
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground turkey lean
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- 1 ounce tomato sauce canned
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper ground
- 4 tablespoons fresh mozzarella di bufala (buffalo mozzarella)
- basil fresh
- zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the cauliflower into a large food processor and process until broken down and “rice-like.” Transfer to a large, microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 3 minutes. Stir, and then microwave an additional 2 minutes.
- While the cauliflower cooks, heat the olive oil in a large, high-sided, oven-safe pan with a lid over medium/high heat. Add in the turkey, onion, and garlic. Break the turkey up as you sauté until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and a pinch of pepper into the pan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken and reduce, about 10 minutes.
- While the sauce reduces, add the mozzarella cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and a pinch of pepper into the cooked cauliflower rice. Stir well. Add the egg, lightly whisking it with a fork and then stirring until evenly combined into the cauliflower. The mixture should be quite wet.
- Once the sauce is ready, form the cauliflower into 8 small patties and place them inside the pan, gently pressing them down into the sauce. Be careful not to break them!
- Cover the pan and place into the oven until the cauliflower patties feel firm and set, about 30-35 minutes.
- Divide the fresh mozzarella di bufala evenly between each cauliflower patty, cover, and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
- Place a leaf of fresh basil on each cauliflower patty. Then serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
1198mg
(50%)
Potassium
979mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
977IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1198mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 979mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 977IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.