Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Mozzarella and Pepperoni
7
Points®
Total time: 55 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 35 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
The toppings on this pizza are classic, but the cauliflower crust is unique—and low in calories and carbs! To make the crust, simply pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it's rice-sized, then toss with mozzarella cheese, flour, eggs, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Spoon the "dough" onto a pan and make as many creative-looking shapes as you desire. The sauce features store-bought canned tomato sauce, pepperoni, and dried oregano, a satisfying combination that pleases all palates. After the pizza is heated through and the cheese is melted, top it off with fresh basil for even more color, crunch, and flavor.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
2 spray(s)
Cauliflower
½ head(s), large, cut into florets (about 2 c)
Shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1½ cup(s), divided
All-purpose flour
⅔ cup(s)
Egg
2 large egg(s)
Fresh oregano
1 tsp, minced
Kosher salt
½ tsp
Granulated garlic
½ tsp
Black pepper
⅛ tsp, freshly grated
Canned tomato sauce
1 cup(s)
Turkey pepperoni
1½ oz, thinly sliced
Italian seasoning
½ tsp, or other dried herbs
Fresh basil
½ Tbsp, for garnish
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray.
2
Place cauliflower florets in a food processor; process to consistency of rice. Spoon into a large bowl; add remaining crust ingredients and stir to combine. Spoon crust mixture into two 8-inch circles on prepared pan; smooth with a spoon to form an even layer (mold into a heart shape with your hands, if desired). Bake until medium brown on bottom, about 20 minutes; carefully flip over. Bake until evenly browned, 10 minutes more.
3
Spoon 1/2 c sauce over each crust and sprinkle each with remaining 1/2 c cheese; top each with half of pepperoni. Sprinkle with seasoning and bake until heated through and cheese is melted (broil to brown cheese, if desired, about 5 minutes); garnish with fresh basil. Cut each pizza into 4 slices.
4
Serving size: 2 slices
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