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Cauliflower Wheat Pizza Dough with Yeast Margherita

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Savor crispy, low-carb Cauliflower Crust Margherita Pizza! Gluten-free and bursting with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella & basil. Healthy pizza perfection!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Dish / Pizza
Cuisine: Italian / Low-Carb
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower, grated (or 4 cups store-bought cauliflower rice)
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (substitute dairy-free cheese for vegan diets)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (substitute nutritional yeast for vegan diets)
  • 1 large egg (substitute flax egg for vegan diets)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce (substitute marinara or pesto for variety)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • 5 ounces grated mozzarella cheese (substitute dairy-free cheese if needed)
  • Fresh chopped basil (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Pulse the florets in a food processor until riced. Microwave the riced cauliflower for 4–5 minutes to soften. Let it cool slightly.
  3. Place the cooked cauliflower on a clean towel. Wring out as much moisture as possible over a sink.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the dried cauliflower, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Spread the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a ¼-inch thick circle with a slightly raised rim.
  6. Bake for 12–18 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Remove the crust from the oven. Top with pizza sauce, sliced tomatoes, and grated mozzarella cheese.
  8. Return to the oven for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Top with fresh chopped basil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Common Mistake: I've learned the hard way that the absolute biggest secret to a crispy crust is getting every single drop of moisture out of that cauliflower after microwaving it, wring it