Hidden Veggie Pizza Crust
Hidden Veggie Pizza Crust
Ingredients
For the Hidden Veggie Crust
- 4 cups cauliflower florets, about 1 medium head, steamed until very tender
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for the crust (can substitute dairy-free shredded cheese)
- 1/4 cup almond flour, (can substitute all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pizza Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping (can substitute dairy-free shredded cheese)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for greasing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish or pizza pan with olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Ensure your steamed cauliflower florets are very tender. Place them in a large bowl and mash thoroughly with a fork or potato masher until no large lumps remain. Alternatively, you can pulse them in a food processor until finely riced, then squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
To the mashed cauliflower, add the garlic powder, onion powder, large egg, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, almond flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and a thick, consistent dough forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Transfer the cauliflower mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a fork or the back of a spoon to press the mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish, forming a solid, flat crust about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Ensure the edges are slightly raised to create a rim.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Bake the formed crust for 15-20 minutes, or until it is golden brown and firm to the touch. This pre-baking step helps to dry out the crust and make it sturdy.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove the pre-baked crust from the oven. Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the crust, leaving a small border for the crust's edge.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Generously sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the crust to set further.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hidden Veggie Pizza Crust
For the Hidden Veggie Crust
- 4 cups cauliflower florets, about 1 medium head, steamed until very tender
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for the crust (can substitute dairy-free shredded cheese)
- 1/4 cup almond flour, (can substitute all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pizza Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping (can substitute dairy-free shredded cheese)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for greasing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish or pizza pan with olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Ensure your steamed cauliflower florets are very tender. Place them in a large bowl and mash thoroughly with a fork or potato masher until no large lumps remain. Alternatively, you can pulse them in a food processor until finely riced, then squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
To the mashed cauliflower, add the garlic powder, onion powder, large egg, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, almond flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and a thick, consistent dough forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Transfer the cauliflower mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a fork or the back of a spoon to press the mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish, forming a solid, flat crust about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Ensure the edges are slightly raised to create a rim.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Bake the formed crust for 15-20 minutes, or until it is golden brown and firm to the touch. This pre-baking step helps to dry out the crust and make it sturdy.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the pre-baked crust from the oven. Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the crust, leaving a small border for the crust's edge.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Generously sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the crust to set further.
⏱️ 5 min