Cauliflower Pizza
Cauliflower Pizza
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Crust
- 1 pound cauliflower, about 500g, chopped into small florets
- 1 egg, large
- 1 cup shredded cheese, such as cheddar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
For the Toppings
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Place the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket set over a pot of simmering water. Steam until the cauliflower is very tender, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Carefully transfer the steamed cauliflower to a clean kitchen towel. Gather the edges of the towel and firmly squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This step is crucial for a crispy crust.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Transfer the squeezed cauliflower to a large bowl. Mash it thoroughly with a fork until there are no large chunks and it has a smooth, paste-like consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the egg and 1 cup of shredded cheese to the mashed cauliflower. Mix well with a wooden spoon until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a round baking dish (about 9-10 inches in diameter) and spread it evenly with a brush or paper towel.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Spoon the cauliflower mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread it evenly and press down firmly with the back of a spoon to form a uniform crust.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake the cauliflower crust in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until it is golden brown around the edges.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Remove the crust from the oven. Spoon the tomato sauce onto the crust and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese generously over the tomato sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden-brown.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 11
Remove the cauliflower pizza from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cauliflower Pizza
For the Cauliflower Crust
- 1 pound cauliflower, about 500g, chopped into small florets
- 1 egg, large
- 1 cup shredded cheese, such as cheddar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
For the Toppings
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Place the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket set over a pot of simmering water. Steam until the cauliflower is very tender, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Carefully transfer the steamed cauliflower to a clean kitchen towel. Gather the edges of the towel and firmly squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This step is crucial for a crispy crust.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Transfer the squeezed cauliflower to a large bowl. Mash it thoroughly with a fork until there are no large chunks and it has a smooth, paste-like consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the egg and 1 cup of shredded cheese to the mashed cauliflower. Mix well with a wooden spoon until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a round baking dish (about 9-10 inches in diameter) and spread it evenly with a brush or paper towel.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Spoon the cauliflower mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread it evenly and press down firmly with the back of a spoon to form a uniform crust.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake the cauliflower crust in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until it is golden brown around the edges.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Remove the crust from the oven. Spoon the tomato sauce onto the crust and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese generously over the tomato sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden-brown.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 11
Remove the cauliflower pizza from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
⏱️ 5 min