Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

It amazes me how people come with this stuff. You know, the healthy recipes that resemble their fatty, high-carb, high-calorie counterparts (which I love, don't you?). I thought this wan an interesting take on a healthy pizza crust, so I tried it out. Needless to say, it was pretty soft and needed to be eaten with a knife and fork rather than with your hands. But it did have good flavor, so if you can get over the texture, it's a good no-carb option.

Ingredients
1 cup riced cauliflower
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 head crushed garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
Olive oil

Directions
1. Dice one head of cauliflower into florets, removing the stems and leaves.
2. Add to the food processor and pulse until it looks like grain.
3. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 8 minutes. The moisture from the cauliflower will cook itself, so no need to add water.
4. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the riced cauliflower, egg and mozzarella cheese. Then add the oregano, garlic and salt, and stir to combine.
6. Transfer to a cookie sheet and pat out to form a thin crust.
7. Brush the top with olive oil so it browns in the oven.
8. Bake for 15 minutes and remove from the oven.
9. Top with your desired sauce, toppings and cheese and place under your oven's broiler until the cheese is melted, about three to four minutes.

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