Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower (see directions below)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (parmesan could also work)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• olive oil (optional)
• pizza sauce, cheese, toppings

Directions:

Remove stems and leaves from 1 head of cauliflower, and chop the florets into chunks. Add to a food processor and pulse until it looks like grain. Do not over-do pulse or you will puree it (you can also use a cheese grader). Place the "riced" cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for about 8 minutes (you don't need to add water).

One large head will produce between 2 and 3 cups of riced and cooked cauliflower. The remainder can be used to make additional pizza crusts immediately, or can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

To make the Pizza Crust:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray (or use non-stick aluminum foil on a cookie sheet). In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup cauliflower, beaten egg, and mozzarella. Add oregano, minced garlic, and salt, mix well. Transfer the mixture to your cookie sheet, and pat out into a 9" round.

Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes

Remove from oven and let cook for awhile. This helps make the crust more solid. 

To make the pizza:

add sauce, toppings, and cheese. Place under a broiler at high heat just until cheese is melted (approx. 3-4 min). Toppings need to be pre-cooked since you are only broiling for a few minutes. 

Nutrition facts for entire crust (no toppings):

Calories: 518

Fat: 28 g

Protein: 44 g

Carbohydrate: 27 g

Fiber: 11 g

Sodium: 1955 mg

Potassium: 1447 mg

Phosphorus: 872 mg

Recipe source: http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/08/the-astonishing-cauliflower-pizza-crust-you-have-to-taste-it-to-believe-it.html

You can also make this dairy free version of cauliflower pizza crust: http://www.theluckypennyblog.com/2013/05/the-best-dairy-free-cauliflower-pizza.html