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cauliflower crust margherita pizza 191621290

Crispy Cauliflower Crust Margherita Pizza

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Delicious Margherita pizza on a cauliflower crust! This gluten-free recipe is easy to make & holds together for perfect, hand-held slices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 333

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower Crust
  • 1 medium cauliflower (about 750g)
  • 1 cup (100g) ground almonds
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
Topping
  • 4 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 3 or 4 cherry tomatoes , sliced
  • 4 1/2 oz (130 g) Mozzarella cheese , sliced
  • fresh basil or parsley , chopped
  • freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the cauliflower crust.
  1. Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and cut cauliflower into florets. Place the florets in a food processor and process until finely chopped, resembling rice. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
  3. Place the cooked cauliflower into a tea towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Transfer the cauliflower to a clean bowl.
  4. Increase the oven temperature to 470F (240C).
  5. Add almonds, eggs, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  6. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and grease it with oil. Place the cauliflower mixture in the center and, using a spoon and your hands, spread it into a 12-inch (30 cm) round.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
Assemble the pizza.
  1. Spread tomato sauce over the crust. Add Mozzarella cheese slices, tomato slices, chopped fresh basil or parsley, and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Let cool slightly before serving, then add more fresh basil or parsley leaves on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 22.1gFat: 20.2gSaturated Fat: 5.1gCholesterol: 99mgSugar: 9.2g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've found that if I don't have fresh mozzarella, a good quality low-moisture shredded mozzarella works in a pinch for the topping, though the fresh kind gives