The Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust (Low-carb/Keto)
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4.7
The Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust (Low-carb/Keto)
Description
The Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust creates a base from finely processed cauliflower cooked briefly in the microwave and thoroughly drained of liquid. Mixing this with egg, shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and dried herbs like garlic powder, basil, and oregano binds the mixture into a dough-like consistency. The crust is shaped on parchment and baked at high heat until it is golden and firm.
This pizza crust provides a flavorful, cheesy base with bright herbs, offering a lower-carb option compared to classic flour crusts. The texture balances tenderness and crispness depending on baking time and moisture removal. Once baked, the crust can be topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese before returning to the oven to finish cooking the toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower small to medium head, should yield 2 to 3 cups once processed
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon basil minced (or dry, or rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano minced (or dry)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
- Remove the stems from the cauliflower and cut into chunks, Place the cauliflower into a food processor and pulse it until it resembles the texture of rice. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a cheese grater or chop it very finely.
- Microwave the processed cauliflower uncovered in a microwave safe bowl for approximately 4-5 minutes on high. Remove it from the microwave and allow it to cool for at least 4-5 minutes (trust me don't rush this step!). After the cauliflower is slightly cooled, place it in a kitchen towel and squeeze all the liquid out of it. Be sure to squeeze as much liquid as humanly possible.
- Combine the cooked cauliflower, egg, garlic, cheese, and seasonings. Stir until a dough texture forms. Spread the cauliflower mixture out onto lightly greased parchment paper or a pizza pan in the shape of a pizza crust.
- Bake the crust for approximately 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven), or until the crust is golden and crispy. I cooked mine for approximately 15 minutes. After the crust is golden remove it from the oven and add your toppings, I used marinara sauce and cheese for a simple margarita pizza.
- Place the pizza back in the oven but this time turn on the broiler, bake for about 2-5 minutes until the cheese melts. be sure to keep an eye on it because the broiler can burn the cheese quickly.
- Slice and serve warm , enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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