CAULIFLOWER-CRUST PIZZA WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA

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Who knew pizza can be low-carb, healthy, and delicious too? This veggie-packed pizza swaps out the flour for a combo of cauliflower "rice" and ground almonds, making it nutritious and gluten-free. A generous sprinkling of mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce keep it classic and delicious.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Pizza     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tomato     Mozzarella     Basil     Cauliflower     Cheese     Quick and Healthy     Healthy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small head of cauliflower (about 1 pound), coarsely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan (about 3 ounces)
3/4 cup finely ground almond meal or almond flour
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella (about 5 ounces), divided
Vegetable oil (for brushing)
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup basil leaves, torn
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Special Equipment
A pizza stone and peel, or 2 baking sheets

Steps:

  • Arrange a rack in middle of oven; place pizza stone or inverted (if rimmed) baking sheet on rack. Preheat to 425°F.
  • Working in batches if needed, pulse cauliflower in a food processor fitted with the blade, or grate using the medium holes of a box grater, until fine crumbs form and are rice-like in texture. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and tightly squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.
  • Mix cauliflower, egg, Parmesan, almond meal, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until mixture holds together when pinched.
  • Line pizza peel or second baking sheet with parchment paper; generously brush with oil. Form cauliflower mixture into a 12" circle with your hands on parchment. Using a rolling pin, make thickness as even as possible. Carefully slide parchment onto preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
  • Bake cauliflower crust until golden brown and firm to the touch, rotating halfway through, 20-22 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups mozzarella. Top with sauce, using the back of a spoon to spread over cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella.
  • Slide pizza back onto pizza stone or baking sheet and continue to bake until bubbly and browned in spots, 5-7 minutes. Top with basil and red pepper, if using. Let sit 5 minutes, then cut into 6-8 wedges.
  • Do Ahead
  • Pizza can be made 3 days ahead; transfer to a resealable container and chill. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

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