MINI CAULIFLOWER PIZZA PIES

Mini Cauliflower Pizza Pies image

Provided by Arlyn Osborne

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 14

nonstick cooking spray
24 ounces frozen cauliflower rice, thawed
1 egg, beaten
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 italian link sausage, casing removed
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons sliced black olives, coarsely chopped

Steps:

For the Crust:.
Preheat oven to 350°F Place ten 3.5-inch tart pans on top of a baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray.
Add the cauliflower rice to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Cook the cauliflower in the microwave, according to package instructions. Let cool. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the cauliflower, using a dish towel to wring out the moisture.
Transfer the cauliflower to a bowl and add the remaining crust ingredients. Mix together with a fork.
Add about 2 tablespoons of the mixture to each of the tart pans and press evenly into the bottom and up the sides.
Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool.
Remove the cauliflower pie crust from the tart pans. First remove the outer ring. Then carefully use a small offset to separate the bottom of the crust from the bottom of the tart pan. Place pie crusts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
For the Pizza Filling:.
Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Add 2 teaspoons of tomato sauce to each crust and spread. Top with mozzarella, sausage crumbles, onions, peppers and olives.
Bake 7-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Combine the remaining tomato sauce, sausage, onions, peppers and olives in a bowl and microwave until warm. Serve on the side with the cauliflower pizza pies.