Cauliflower Steak Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cauliflower Steak Pizza
Description
Cauliflower Steak Pizza begins by slicing a whole head of cauliflower into half-inch thick steaks near the stem. These steaks are brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt before roasting at 400ºF. Roasting tenderizes the cauliflower while preserving a firm texture that can support pizza toppings. After flipping midway to brown both sides, the steaks are topped with pizza sauce, shredded cheese, pepperoni, and fresh basil.
The assembled steaks are then placed under the broiler briefly to heat the toppings until bubbly and melted. The resulting dish combines the roasted, nutty flavor and tender texture of cauliflower with classic savory pizza components. It offers a hearty, lower-carb pizza base option that can accommodate a variety of toppings beyond pepperoni and basil.
Serving warm ensures the cheese remains melted and the cauliflower soft but intact. This pizza style pairs well as a main dish or an inventive appetizer, showcasing a creative way to enjoy roasted cauliflower in a familiar meal format.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower , cut into 1/2-inch steaks
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- salt fine sea salt
Pizza Toppings
- pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- cheese shredded
- pepperoni or toppings of choice, sliced
- basil fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Without removing the green leaves, slice the cauliflower into 1/2-inch thick slices around the stem. Only the part near the stem will become "steaks." Reserve the rest of the cauliflower florets for another use.
- Lay the cauliflower steaks on the pan and drizzle with olive oil and salt. Rub them with your fingers to distribute the oil, then roast for 20 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully flip the steaks over and roast on the other side until tender, about 15 to 20 more minutes.
- When the thickest part of the cauliflower can be easily pierced with a fork, add your pizza toppings to each slice. Turn on your oven's broiler and place the cauliflower steaks under it for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the toppings are hot and bubbly. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 642mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 700mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 580IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 85.1mg | 95% |
| Calcium | 324mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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